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Treatment Action Group Comment on the Proposed Rule “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” (OMB-2026-0034)

  • Adam Ortega

Treatment Action Group (TAG) has submitted formal comments opposing a proposed rule from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and managed. Under the proposed rule changes, scientific experts would still review research applications, but political appointees would have final authority to approve, deny, or cancel awards based on alignment with the administration's priorities.

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TAG Statement: OMB Proposal Would Turn Federal Grants Into a Political Tool

  • Adam Ortega

The White House Office Of Management and Budget (OMB) under the direction of Russell Vought is seeking a regulatory blessing to use Federal grant funding as a tool for political extortion, violation of due process, and further undermining of scientific integrity. Targets include scientists, institutions, organizations, States, cities, and other recipients who might fail an extreme right wing, Christian nationalist, anti-science political litmus test. 

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TAG Public Comments for the AIDS Research Advisory Council (ARAC) Meeting, April 6, 2026: Renewing Funding for the HIV Clinical Trial Networks

  • Adam Ortega

TAG recommends that the AIDS Research Advisory Council (ARAC) endorse NIAID's continued support of a balanced and comprehensive portfolio of basic, clinical, and implementation science — including a funding opportunity to renew its four current networks: the Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG), the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT), the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), and the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) or the updated IBPTN.

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Job Posting: Administrator

  • Jason Kirk

We're seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Administrator to support the organization as it continues to grow. This position reports to TAG’s Director of Finance. This is a full-time, salaried role.

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TAG Condemns Latest U.S. “Forever” War in the Middle East, Calls for Reprogramming Billions from Military Aggression to Health and Research

  • Jason Kirk

TAG condemns the United States’ war in Iran and neighboring countries. At a time when U.S. investment in public health is being slashed, the Trump administration has chosen to spend billions of dollars per day on weapons used in a war of choice for which no credible rationale has been proposed. Our government should invest in our communities by spending funds that were already appropriated and illegally impounded by the White House Office of Management and Budget to keep people healthy, rather than starting new wars that put the entire world’s health at risk.

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Internship Opportunity: Research Intern, TB Project

  • Jason Kirk

We are seeking a Research Intern to support our work advancing innovative financing strategies to accelerate tuberculosis (TB) research, development, and equitable access to lifesaving tools. In collaboration with the Senior TB Project Associate, the Research Intern will develop a research proposal and conduct research related to the relationship between the international financial architecture and investment and outcomes in TB.

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TAG Condemns Illegal, Partisan CDC Cuts Proposed by White House

  • Jason Kirk

TAG condemns the White House’s proposed retroactive $600 million cuts to CDC programs in four states. Because Congress already appropriated these funds, the cuts are illegal and unconstitutional, threatening HIV and public health programs nationwide. Congress must reject these partisan attacks and protect public health funding.

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Job Posting: Grant Officer

  • Jason Kirk

We're seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and organized Grant Officer to lead TAG's grant work and support fundraising efforts. Candidates should be grant professionals with a background in domestic and global public health research, practice, and advocacy, focused on expanding and maintaining TAG’s current grant portfolio. This is a full-time, salaried role.

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