A clause limiting the use of multi-year NIH grant funding has become a sticking point in Senate budget deliberations. The Senate is finalizing a spending bill for HHS. This limit on multiyear funding of NIH grants prevents agreement on appropriations. The negotiations focus on the final details of the proposal. The restriction applies to National Institutes of Health research grant funding. The problem arose during the preparation of the HHS budget bill. Senate negotiations are in the final phase.[](title and content provided in query)