January 2026

Last Updated on January 29, 2026, 1:55 pm ET

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ARL Public Policy Briefing (January 2026)

This issue includes:

Artificial Intelligence

OSTP Director Addresses America’s AI Action Plan in Hearing Before House Science Subcommittee

Federal Funding for Library Priorities

Circuit Court Upholds Prohibition on NIH Reimbursement Rate Cap Congress Advances FY 2026 Funding Bill with Indirect Cost and Open Access Policy Provisions Agreement on IMLS Funding Consistent with Current Funding Level Proposed Amendments to Canadian Budget Implementation Act Would Raise Library Book Rate

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