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In the face of a proposed rule that would result in greater political oversight of how federal grants are administered, there’s a new opportunity to speak up as scientist-citizens about the rule’s potential impact: by contacting Congress. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) introduced this rule earlier this summer, and I thank everyone who answered GSA’s call to submit public comments. Nearly 500,000 individuals and organizations ended up responding to the OMB, with about 95% of the comments opposing the proposal. 

GSA has launched a new Scientist-Citizen Podcast, and I'm honored to be serving as host. GSA is increasingly emphasizing the need for researchers to lean into the role of scientist-citizens: people committed to proactive public engagement that improves understanding of science and policies that support all of us as we age.  Scientist-Citizens are critical to a society where science is valued, facts matter, and democracy thrives.

Thank you to all GSA members who responded to the recent request for input on a proposed rule from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which would result in greater political oversight of how federal grants are administered. The OMB received nearly 500,000 comments in response, with about 95% of them in opposition to the proposal.

GSA has a longstanding commitment to advocating for age-appropriate immunizations across the life-course through our National Adult Vaccination Program and Concentric Value of Vaccinations campaign. Science is clear: vaccinations prevent disease and save lives. It’s time for a return to reverence for these medical innovations which, regrettably, are being undermined by the current administration. As we live in a world that sometimes forgets what is at stake without them, GSA is advancing work on several initiatives supporting the value of vaccines. 

Calling all scientist-citizens: there is a need for you to make your voice heard in responding to a proposal that would give politically appointed officials authority over federal grant-making. This would represent a transformative shift in how grants are administered, with far-reaching implications, and we ask you to join with GSA in speaking up to both the presidential administration and Congress.