The Science Policy Scoop (Week of May 18, 2026)

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References

1. Notice: Delegation of Authority: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HHS Federal Register)
2. SAMHSA Awards $255 Million to Administer 988 Lifeline (HHS Press Release)
3. ORI is Currently Reviewing 2026 Co-sponsorship Expressions of Interest (ORI Update)
4. NIH-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia (NIH Intramural News)
5. Helpful Reminders to Ensure Integrity of NIH-Supported Research When Using Artificial Intelligence (NIH Extramural News)
6. Chairmen Cassidy, Walberg, Moolenaar, Banks Sound Alarm on Chinese Communist Party Infiltrating American Universities, Threatening National Security (Senate HELP Committee Press Release)
7. HHS Announces Restructuring of its Office for Civil Rights (HHS Press Release)
8. Secretary Kennedy Brings ‘Take Back Your Health’ Tour to California, Highlights Microbiome Research and Addiction Recovery (HHS Press Release)
9. Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Expansion of TrumpRx.gov to Bring Americans Transparency and Choice on Everyday Medicines (White House News)
10. Rule: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program (HHS Federal Register)
11. Notice: Requirements and Registration for `EHIgnite Challenge’ (HHS Federal Register)
12. HHS, USDA Announce Investments to Expand Protein Access, Strengthen Cold Chain Infrastructure (HHS Press Release)
13. Telecommunications: Selected Agencies Have Taken Steps to Address Risks of Equipment Linked to China (GAO Report)
14. Science & Tech Spotlight: Privacy Enhancing Technologies (GAO Report)
15. HHS Launches Phase 1 of the Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge (HHS Press Release)
16. Secretary Kennedy Announces HHS Action to Reduce Harmful Screen Use and Protect Children Online (HHS Press Release)
17. Reinforcing NIH’s Continued Commitment to Fundamental Research (NIH Extramural News)
18. Artificial Intelligence: A Framework to Assess U.S. Competitiveness and Inform Policy Options (GAO Report)
19. Federal Research: Agencies Should Better Manage Anticipated Publishing Cost Increases Amid Shift to Public Access (GAO Report)