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OMB Loyalty Rule Threatens $179 B Grants, Aid Programs

6/14/2026

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The Office of Management and Budget proposed a rule requiring political appointees to pre-review federal grants, linking $179 billion in funding to loyalty.
More than 300 scientific and environmental groups warned the rule could cut disaster relief, medical research and Head Start.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro called the rule a loyalty test that could jeopardize aid.
Over 15,000 public comments and a joint letter have asked to extend the July 13 comment deadline.

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The Office of Management and Budget proposed a rule requiring political appointees to pre-review federal grants, linking $179 billion in funding to loyalty.
More than 300 scientific and environmental groups warned the rule could cut disaster relief, medical research and Head Start.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro called the rule a loyalty test that could jeopardize aid.
Over 15,000 public comments and a joint letter have asked to extend the July 13 comment deadline.