American Educational Research Association (AERA) / National Science Foundation (NSF) - Dissertation Grant

Comment Letter on System for Award Management Registration Requirements

A comment letter submitted by 29 signatory societies to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding proposed amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) certification requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter expresses concerns about the legality and impact of these proposed changes, particularly new provisions related to Anti-DEI, Anti-Immigration, Public Safety, First Amendment, and False Claims Act (FCA).