On July 31st, 2025, Governor Healey filed H.4375, An Act to preserve and advance Massachusetts’
competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy, which proposes a $400
million investment in the state’s research and development sector in response to federal grant funding
cuts and delays. The House and Senate have incorporated certain provisions of the Governor’s bill, but
their approach and funding amounts vary.

MTF has prepared a comprehensive summary of the proposals, which includes the following materials:
• An overview of the notable bill sections, how the plans differ, and the next steps in the legislative
process; and
• A detailed section-by-section analysis of how each proposal amends existing Massachusetts
General Law (MGL) or session law to support the state’s public higher education institutions that
have experienced changes in federal funding.