Recent Federal Actions
- White House Action: Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States
- White House Action: Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States
- White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” on Trade
NIH Supplemental Guidance Release and Update
On February 7, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates. This guidance says, in part, “Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard indirect rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs in lieu of a separately negotiated rate for indirect costs in every grant.” Following a multiparty lawsuit, of which Wisconsin is a party, a District Judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order on February 10, 2025, which effectively pauses this policy until a hearing on February 21, 2025.
Political Activity Guidance
As uncertainty continues around the emerging federal landscape and another election season nears, employees should be mindful of political activity and public advocacy guidelines.
For more information, you can read the Guidance on Political Activities Frequently Asked Questions document. Importantly, these FAQs should be treated as general guidelines and not legal advice.
Please direct specific questions regarding political campaign issues to your university’s Office of Legal Affairs or the Universities of Wisconsin Office of General Counsel.