Notice of Court Order & Temporary Restraining Order

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing the attached notice of temporary restraining order (TRO) pursuant to a case pending in the U.S. District Court in the District of Rhode Island. This case challenges an alleged “pause” of certain Federal financial assistance, related to OMB Memorandum M-25-13, Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs (Jan. 27, 2025) (“OMB Memo”).

The TRO prohibits certain actions by HHS and the other defendant agencies and is effective immediately and until further order of the court. This Notice is being provided pursuant to the Court’s directive that notice of the order be provided “to all Defendants and agencies and their employees, contractors, and grantees by Monday, February 3, 2025, at 9 a.m.” A copy of the Court’s Order is attached for reference. If you have any questions, please contact the contracting officer for your respective HHS contract(s). All other questions may be directed to Acquisition_Policy@hhs.gov.