Public Comments Requested
1. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes a major revision to how federal grants are administered across all federal agencies. Proposed OMB changes that would impact scientific research include how research funding applications are selected for funding.
2. The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) research portfolio for FY 2027 is under review by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The CDMRP identifies research priorities for federal funding, including within the Department of Defense (DOD). American service members face environmental and situational demands that increase their risk of kidney stones, underscoring the need for kidney stone research. Request that kidney stones be included within the DOD CDMRP portfolio.