Senate Funding Proposal Punts Controversial OMB Research Grant Rule Into December

By Katherine Knott · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-08-04

Inside Higher Ed reports that a new Senate spending plan would delay a White House effort to gain more oversight of federal grant distributions. While the continuing resolution prevents a government shutdown, the measure also provides a temporary reprieve for universities and res

Inside Higher Ed reports that a new Senate spending plan would delay a White House effort to gain more oversight of federal grant distributions. While the continuing resolution prevents a government shutdown, the measure also provides a temporary reprieve for universities and res