Ars Technica
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants
Monday, September 21, 2026
Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, will reportedly be granted authority to approve or reject National Institutes of Health grants, according to reporting by multiple outlets. NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli has objected to the arrangement. The specific timeline and implementation details of the authority have not been announced.
