Comment Letter
COGR Submits Joints Association Request to OMB for Extension on UG Comment Period
The Coalition of Higher Education Associations, representing a broad range of academic, research, and nonprofit organizations, submitted a formal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 30-day extension to comment on proposed revisions to several key federal regulations governing grants (specifically 2 CFR 25, 170, 183, and 200). The coalition recognizes the significance of thes
COGR Joins Association Letter to Department of Education on Free Inquiry
The document comprises a formal letter and accompanying legal memorandum from a coalition of leading higher education associations, addressed to Secretary Betsy DeVos in response to the Department of Education’s January 2020 proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on free inquiry and the rights of student organizations. The signatories express general support for the promotion of free speech and academic freed
COGR Submits Letter to USDA on Hemp Rules
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 188 research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted formal comments on the USDA’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) for establishing a U.S. domestic hemp production program. The letter acknowledges USDA’s efforts to clarify the legal status of hemp transportation and commerce but highlights several regulatory concerns adversely affecti
COGR’s Response to JCORE RFI
COGR submitted comprehensive comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the American Research Environment. COGR commended OSTP for its cross-agency efforts to address persistent challenges in research administration, emphasizing that the proliferation of federal regulations and inconsistent agency requirements has increased administrative burdens, potentia
COGR Comments to NIH on Draft Data Sharing and Management Policy
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 188 major research entities, provided detailed feedback on the Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing. COGR expressed broad support for the NIH’s emphasis on data sharing while highlighting the need for enhanced resources, tools, and centralized guidance to support efficient policy implementation across diverse scientific discipl
COGR Submits Letter to OMB Objecting to DoEd’s Section 117 Emergency Order
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 187 research universities and affiliated research entities, submitted a formal letter to Mr. Paul Ray, Acting Administrator at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget, regarding a Department of Education request for emergency review of a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) relat
COGR Letter to SAMHSA on New Attestation Requirements
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing a consortium of research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted a formal letter to SAMHSA expressing significant concerns regarding a newly required attestation for grant recipients. This attestation demands that institutions certify not only the proper use of grant funds in accordance with federal law—namely, not using funds
COGR Submits Comments to Dept. of Education on Section 117 Reporting
COGR, representing major research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted feedback on the Department of Education's proposed changes to foreign gift and contract disclosure requirements. While supporting the goals of transparency and avoiding undue foreign influence, COGR expresses concerns that the proposed information collection process—especially the posting of full contract documen
