Collins: White House backing down from NIH grant order
Collins said White House officials would not proceed with the proposed order after she and others argued against political control of NIH grants.
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Published Sep 23, 2026
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Sen. Susan Collins said White House officials told her they would not move forward with a plan to give the White House control over NIH research grants. The reported retreat followed pressure from Collins and concern among scientists and congressional appropriators.
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Senate Appropriations Committee chair who pressed the White House to abandon the proposed NIH grant order.
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OMB director named in reporting about a discussion of a possible political review board for NIH grants.
ALSO MENTIONED Jay Bhattacharya, NIH director named in reporting about a discussion of a possible political review board for NIH grants.
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