四虎影院Reauthorization鈥擣requently Asked Questions

Why is the 四虎影院Reform Act significant?

Reauthorization is the process by which Congress prescribes revisions, additions, and deletions to NIH's statutory authority. Through this process, legislation is developed that adjusts NIH's programs to meet changing research needs. The last 四虎影院reauthorization, the 四虎影院 Revitalization Act, was enacted on June 10, 1993. Many of the authorization of appropriations sections expired in 1996. Although some of these authorizations of appropriations sections were renewed and disease-specific mandates enacted in separate legislation, 四虎影院had not been reviewed organizationally as a whole since 1993. The 四虎影院Reform Act furthers NIH's ability to focus on how research cuts across many disciplines and requires collaboration among many specialties.

What are the major provisions of the legislation?

Key provisions include: the establishment of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, a Common Fund for trans-四虎影院initiatives, and a Scientific Management Review Board to periodically examine the use of NIH's organizational authorities; a single new authorizations of appropriations for NIH; changes in certain reorganization procedures; and new reporting requirements.

How do these provisions affect NIH?

This legislation is enabling 四虎影院to respond strategically in an era when the scale and complexity of the problems we are facing require constant innovation and increased interdisciplinary efforts. The functional integration will ensure continued scientific progress and a balanced portfolio of basic, translational and clinical research across all 四虎影院Institutes and Centers.

How did 四虎影院implement the legislation?

The 四虎影院Director established an Ad Hoc Working Group of the 四虎影院Steering Committee chaired by the 四虎影院Deputy Director and comprised of IC Directors and leadership in legislation, policy, management, communications, extramural and intramural activities, budget, and the Office of General Counsel to make recommendations on the implementation of the legislation. The Ad Hoc Working Group was charged with completing a careful, detailed analysis of the legislation and proposing plans for the implementation of this significant legislation to aid 四虎影院in serving the public and our scientific community more effectively.

Whom do we contact if we have specific questions?

The Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (301) 496-3471.

This page last reviewed on April 4, 2016