Reforming the National Institutes of Health: Framework for Discussion. US House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee, Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash) https://t.co/RQV0KE1NAM
The proposal recommended regularly conducting a congressional mandated review of the “NIH’s performance, mission, objectives, and programs” as well as introducing term limits on the directors of Institutes and Centers under the agency. https://t.co/d8LLpFjyc0
E&C Chair @cathymcmorris is looking at an NIH reauthorization effort, @Alexruoff reports. Proposals include term limits for IC directors https://t.co/dIWgL4HuXe


House committees led by E&C Chair Cathy McMorris and Approps Health Chair Robert Aderholt propose a sweeping NIH reform plan, reducing institutes/centers from 27 to 15. Reforms to be reflected in FY 2025 govt funding. Recommendations include term limits for IC directors and regular congressional reviews.