A new NPRM from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) would significantly reshape federal discretionary grantmaking and allow expanded discretion for the administration to affect its priorities throughout the grantmaking lifecycle. Institutions with programs or collaborations involving China or other countries of concern should assess the potential impact of the proposed regulations now. On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a notice of

On April 13, 2026, the State Council of the PRC published new Regulations to counter foreign sanctions measures it deems to be improper assertions of extraterritorial jurisdiction. The new Regulations could target organizations and individuals who, by virtue of their compliance with foreign sanctions measures, particularly measures that scrutinize the control of Chinese entities, may be accused of implementing such measures. IHEs with research collaborations or academic pro

On March 27, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R.1048, the DETERRENT Act (H.R.1048), which would expand oversight and...

On February 26, 2025, the Congressional Research Service published a report describing college and university reporting requirements...