House set to vote on stopgap bill that could block White House plan to politicize NIH grants

Congressional leaders are preparing to vote on a Senate stopgap funding bill that would temporarily block the White House's proposal to place political appointees in charge of NIH research grants.

The House plans to use a fast-track procedure that requires a two-thirds majority, signaling that GOP leadership believes the Senate version will clear the chamber.

If the measure does not pass, lawmakers will have to wait until the Senate reconvenes on Sept. 14 to revisit the issue.