2025 Federal Administration Transition Information & Resources

Updated as of April 16, 2025

Important Update: Temporary Restraining Order and Rescission of Memo M-25-13

February 25, 2025 - U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia grants a preliminary injunction of the OMB's freeze on federal grant disbursements in the case National Council of Nonprofits, et al. v. Office of Management and Budget, et al.

Past Actions

As of January 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in the case New York et al. v. Trump, No. 25-cv-39-JJM-PAS (D.R.I.), ECF No. 50. This TRO directly impacts ongoing actions, including administrative measures taken by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Rescission of Memo M-25-13:

Effective January 29, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded Memo M-25-13, which had previously directed a pause on grant-related activities across federal agencies. The pause, announced on January 28, 2025, impacted various aspects of federal agency operations, including federal advisory committee activities, panel reviews, the issuance of new awards and solicitations, the distribution of funds under open awards, study sections, and other related activities.

The original pause was intended to remain in effect until February 10, 2025, to allow federal agencies to conduct administrative reviews. However, following a court order on January 28, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an administrative stay on the OMB’s January 27 memorandum. This stay temporarily halts the pause until February 3, 2025, when a hearing is scheduled to address the matter further.

The Offices of Sponsored Projects at SIUE, SIUC, and SOM-S are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to collaborate in providing timely and accurate updates. We will share any new guidance as it becomes available from federal agencies and as the situation evolves. Please stay tuned for further updates.