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Stay informed on the latest science policy and advocacy news affecting the biophysics community. BPS in the Beltway highlights federal funding updates, legislative activity, agency news, and opportunities for members to take action in support of biophysics research.

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BPS in the Beltway | December 17, 2025

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Tags: National Institues of HealthBPS NewsMinibusLabor-HHSBPS in the BeltwayPolicy NewsTake ActionNational Science Foundation (NSF)United States SenateUnited States House of RepresentativesUnited States CongressDepartment of Energy Office of ScienceFY26 ApppropriationsSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD)Commerce-Justice-ScienceSenator Rick Scott (R-FL)Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI0NIH Ends Payline CutoffsGrant ApplicationsGeographic Balance
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BPS In the Beltway | July 28, 2021

In Brief

Tags: Rally for Medical ResearchOmnibusMinibusBudgetBPS in the BeltwayNational Institutes of Health (NIH)FY 2021 AppropriationsHouse of RepresentativesBPSNewsBPS Congressional Fellowship ProgramBPS2021FY22BPS Communications12 Appropriations PackagesApplications Now OpenBe the BPS Fellow for 2022-2023Minibus HR4502Treasury Secretary Janet YellenFederal Debt CeilingFY21 Expires September 30
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BPS in the Beltway | August 6, 2018

  • Congressional Leaders Outline Government Funding Strategey
  • H-1B Denials Increase Under Trump Administration
  • House Leaves for Recess: Help Us Advocate for Biophysics
  • Join BPS in Washinton! The Rally for Medical Research and Golden Goose Award, September 13
  • Kelvin Droegemeier Nominated as Director of White House Office of Science
  • National Academies Report: Open Science By Design
  • NIH Delays Controversial Clinical Trials Policy
  • Senate Approves DOE Office of Science Reauthorization
  • Science in the News
Tags: nihAwardsBPSRally for Medical Researchgovernment fundingDOEAdvocacyOffice of ScienceNational AcademiesOSTPClinical TrialsCRISPRCropsMinibusOpen ScienceDroegemeierGolden GooseH1BsScience in the News
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