Comment on OMB-2026-0034-0001

Summary: The Technical Society of Knoxville opposes the proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule, arguing that changing "guidance" to "regulation" will stifle scientific research, introduce political bias into funding, and create unnecessary bureaucratic burdens. They specifically request the removal of numerous sections of the rule that they believe would undermine the scientific method and the competitive edge of U.S. science and technology.