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Roll CallApr 15, 2026Trade Press

Senators spurn budget request for NIH overhead cost cap

President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget proposes a 15 percent cap on NIH research overhead costs to increase transparency.

Senators spurn budget request for NIH overhead cost cap
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Senate GOP appropriators are rejecting a White House proposal to cap NIH overhead research costs at 15 percent, opting instead for a transparency-focused 'FAIR' model to preserve funding for research institutions.

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