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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 and partners invest $9M in AI-focused math education program

NSF and partners invest $9M in AI-focused math education program

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (NSF SBE) has launched the Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education ...
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Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastructure

Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastructure

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that the agency is reviewing the structure of the research and observational capabilities operated ...
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NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new generation of transformative independent research organizations to advance breakthrough science

NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new generation of transformative independent research organizations to advance breakthrough science

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) on Friday announced the launch of a new initiative ...
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NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology

NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology

The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $30 million in institutions across Montana, Idaho and Louisiana to establish NSF EPSCoR Centers ...
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NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort

NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort

The U.S. National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing in eight joint research projects that could open ...
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NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition

NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition

The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced 15 finalists advancing to the next stage of the program's ...
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CDC

Center for Disease Control–Emergency Preparedness & Response

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Immunization for Infants Born to Women Who Test Negative for Hepatitis B Virus

The CDC today adopted individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B immunization ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

ACIP Recommends Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Vaccine for Infants Born to Women Who Test Negative for the Virus

ACIP today voted to recommend individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B vaccine ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf, an ingredient in powdered supplements

11 people from 7 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC continues to note illnesses despite product recalls and asks consumers to check for recalled foods in Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals

CDC urges people to check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled foods. Do not eat them ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers

CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions ...
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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 Suzy Ellis, Tips From Former Smokers® participant

We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her ...
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DHS

Department of Homeland Security

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CDC Travel

US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico

Illness and death due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) have been reported in the northern region of Mexico along ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Rabies in Morocco

A case of rabies has been reported in a traveler from Morocco. Travelers potentially exposed to rabies in Morocco should ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in Bangladesh

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Bangladesh. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in Sri Lanka

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Rabies in India

A case of rabies has been reported in the U.S. in a traveler from India ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Rabies in Haiti

Increased cases of rabies have been reported in animals and humans in Haiti ...
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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

In a Historic Announcement, FEMA Rapidly Awards $250 Million to Secure U.S. Skies Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Fiscal Year 2026 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program is Fastest Non-Disaster Award Ever Executed by FEMAWASHINGTON -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
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FEMA news

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Franklin County

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map along Gum Run and Middle Spring Creek in ...
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FEMA news

President Donald J. Trump Increases Federal Cost Share for La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Nation

WASHINGTON -- Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, Karen S. Evans, announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance ...
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FEMA news

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected ...
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FEMA news

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Montana

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Montana to supplement response efforts due to emergency ...
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FEMA news

Branch County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in ...
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NIEH

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Dr. Kyle Walsh Selected to Lead the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Dr. Kyle Walsh Selected to Lead the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Kyle Walsh, Ph.D., was selected as the director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the ...
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NIST

National Institute of Standards & Technology–Resilience

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

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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