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Federal Agencies Influencing Resilience Policy

Similar to the ‘Alerts’ page, this page helps to ground resilience theory and concepts with news and current events related to some of the Federal agencies influencing resilience policy. Short excerpts from RSS news feeds are updated every two hours. The following agencies are included:

  • NSF: National Science Foundation
  • CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • DHS: Department of Homeland Security
  • DoT: Department of Transportation
  • FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • NIEH: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
  • NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Click the tabs and scroll the pages to review the excerpts. Click on the ‘Read More’ link for more detailed information and to access a link to the source website. Please contact us to recommend other agencies influencing resilience policy.

NSF

National Science Foundation

NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructure collaborations for transformative impact across 11 jurisdictions

NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructure collaborations for transformative impact across 11 jurisdictions

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced six major awards through its EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC), ...
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NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven approaches in protein design, strengthening the U.S. bioeconomy

NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven approaches in protein design, strengthening the U.S. bioeconomy

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced an inaugural investment of nearly $32 million to ...
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NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. leadership

NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. leadership

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced over $2 million in planning grants to support the development of artificial intelligence-ready test beds — ...
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NSF to invest in new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories

NSF to invest in new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new funding opportunity that would invest up to $100 million to support a network of ...
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Podcast: A new world of collaborative aerial robots

Podcast: A new world of collaborative aerial robots

Advances in fundamental technologies enable robots to collaborate with humans, as well as with other robots. David Saldaña, assistant professor in the ...
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Innovative traineeships prepare the next generation of STEM leaders in AI, quantum, biotech and more

Innovative traineeships prepare the next generation of STEM leaders in AI, quantum, biotech and more

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced $45 million to fund 15 new awards through the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program, with projects focusing ...
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CDC

Center for Disease Control–Emergency Preparedness & Response

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health

CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Christine Brader, Tips From Former Smokers® participant

Christine Brader, a champion of anti-smoking efforts, has passed away at 62 ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Secretary Kennedy Swears in Susan Monarez as CDC Director to Advance ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Agenda

Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the CDC ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans

11 people from 10 states sick with the same strain of Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025 ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25-26

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025 ...
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DHS

Department of Homeland Security

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CDC Travel

US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in China

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, China. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Diphtheria in Guinea

There are confirmed and suspect cases of diphtheria in the Kankan region of Guinea. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Clade II Mpox in Liberia and Sierra Leone

There are outbreaks of clade II mpox in Liberia and Sierra Leone, where mpox is endemic. Country List : Sierra ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Clade II Mpox in Sierra Leone

There is an outbreak of clade II mpox in Sierra Leone, where mpox is endemic ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Global Dengue

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5 years. Travelers to ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Oropouche in the Americas

Areas in several countries are reporting a low number of cases of Oropouche. Oropouche is spread primarily through the bites ...
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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

One Disaster Recovery Center to Close, Two Staying Open in City of St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – The Disaster Recovery Center in the parking lot of Sumner High School in St. Louis City will close permanently this ...
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FEMA news

Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for El Paso County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the city of El ...
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FEMA news

Use FEMA Money for Intended Purpose

FEMA reminds Tennesseans in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties who receive federal disaster assistance for damage ...
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FEMA news

Public Notice for Texas Counties Affected by July Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – A public notice has been posted that describes FEMA’s proposed funding for work projects resulting from the July flooding in ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Canyon Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of ...
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FEMA news

Two Weeks Left For Kentuckians Affected By May Tornadoes To Apply For FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who suffered uninsured damage to their ...
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NIEH

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women May Be Influenced by Hormone Therapy

Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women May Be Influenced by Hormone Therapy

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk ...
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NIST

National Institute of Standards & Technology–Resilience

National Institute of Standards and Technology News

2025 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Grant Symposium

In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, will host the annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

2025 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium

In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, will host the annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

Bioinspired Materials Can Take a Punch

Scientists develop new impact-resistant material based on the exoskeleton of the mantis shrimp ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee

The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee advises NIST on carrying out investigations of building failures conducted under the authorities of ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

5×5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit

REGISTER NOW 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance

The ESCAPE report redefines how to save lives in the face of fast-moving wildfires ...
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