PATRICIA GEADELMANN

FY16 appropriations for Justice (H.R. 2578; H. Rept. 114-130) (S. Rept. 114-66); emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime; H.R.3403 Safe Campus Act of 2015; H.R. 5354 & 5590. S.2692 "Campus Accountability and Safety Act"; H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

Provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie sod for watersheds and nutrient reduction; research on prairie for biomass; expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products and food waste reduction; reuse programs and support for monarch butterfly preservation; FY 16 agriculture appropriations affecting the above subjects (H.R.3049, S.1800). H.R.719 2016 Continuing Appropriation Act (through December 11, 1015).

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, maintenance of tax credits for education, and ability to transfer IRA for charitable contributions, Regulations regarding nonmatching TINS on 1098-T forms (S. 1413).

FY16 Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H.R. 2029; S. Rept. 114-57) to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 defense appropriations (H.R. 2685; H. Rept. 114-139) (S. 1558; S. Rept. 114-63) to support online STEM education and parental engagement programs for teachers and children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes utilizing 3-D printing. Support for corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; funding for NNMI centers. FY16 Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735). H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations for EPA (H.R. 2822; H. Rept. 114-170) (S. 1645; S. Rept. 114-70) related to pollution prevention technologies for painting and coating, research and training programs, assistance to small business with regulations, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, environmental education programs, and food waste reduction and prevention, storm-water infrastructure (S. 896); water act (S. 176) S. 492 No Child Left Inside Act. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations to SBA (H.R. 2578; H. Rept. 114-130) (S. Rept. 114-66)to expand entrepreneurship programs using technology and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded ed program support for women in small business; university centers program. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations for Department of Energy (H.R. 2028; S. Rept. 114-54) for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; support for biobased binders and research; energy and climate change; grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research; programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools; additive manufacturing. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations (H.R.3128, S.1619) related to campus security and safety programs, National Center for Campus Public Safety; equity in death benefits for private university officers. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations for agriculture (H.R.3049,S.1800), defense (H.R.2685, S.1558), commerce/justice/science (H.R.2578), energy and water (H.R.2028), interior and environment (H.R.2822, S.1645), financial services (H.R.2995, S.1910), labor/hhs/education (H.R.3020, S.1695), homeland security (H.R.3128, S.1619). See subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest. FY16 Budget Resolutions S. Con. Res. 11 and House Concurrent Resolution 27. Priority areas: student aid, education, research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education). H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 2577; H. Rept. 114-129) (S. Rept. 114-75): funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides for erosion control and nutrient reduction; and transit funding. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

Bipartisan Congressional Trade Prioritization and Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1295), to promote economic development and global competition.

FY16 appropriations to HHS (H.R.3020, S. 1695) and CDC to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriation to NASA (H.R. 2578; H. Rept. 114-130) (S. Rept. 114-66): Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, support for social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science. Re-authorization of America COMPETES Act (H.R. 1806). H.R.1020 "STEM Act of 2015"; H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations to NASA (H.R. 2578; H. Rept. 114-130; S. Rept. 114-66) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY16 appropriations to Dept. of Education (H.R.3020, S. 1695) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Student Success Act" H.R. 5); math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness, reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates; program to increase school counselors; Title II A of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH grant; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (Every Child Achieves Act - S. 1177): financial aid forms; (Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act - S. 108) federal reporting requirements for higher education; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. College completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; "Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act;" "Empowering Students through Financial Aid Counseling Aid Act;" promotion of online and competency based learning; rural education support. Campus Accountability and Safety Act (S. 590 and H.R. 1310) re addressing and preventing sexual assault on campus. Department of Education Proposed Teacher Education Rules; Department of Education College Ratings. Protection for student loan borrowers (S. 840), incentivizing state support for post-secondary education (S. 796, H.R. 1507) refinancing student loans (S. 793); elimination of burdensome and unnecessary regulations (Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R. 1064, S. 559); institutional risk loan programs (S. 1102, H.R. 2518); protections for loan borrowers (S. 840). Intercollegiate athletic concerns (H.R. 2731); Early College Pell Grants (H.R. 2065); No Child Left Inside Act (S. 492).H.R.3403 "Safe Campus Act;" H.R.3179 "A bill to amend loan counseling requirements;" H.R.3178 "A bill to simplify and streamline the information regarding institutions of higher education made publicly available by the Secretary of Education, and for other purposes;" H.R.3177 "A bill to simplify application for financial aid eligibility;" H.R.1020 "STEM Education Act;" S.1822 "Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act;" S.2043 "Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act;" H.R.1020 "STEM Act of 2015". H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

Patent reform legislation impacting universities; H.R. 9 Innovation Act and S. 632 STRONG Act.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY16 Dept. of Labor appropriations (H.R.3020, S. 1695), related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education, partnership programs with manufacturers, community colleges, and higher education to develop career pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

FY16 appropriations to Commerce (H.R. 2578; H. Rept. 114-130; S. Rept. 114-66) to include funding for the American Consumer Survey; elimination of burdensome and unnecessary regulations; University Centers Programs. H.R. 719 FY16 Continuing Appropriation (through December 11, 2015).

Use of Department of Homeland Security's - designated definition for STEM; extend eligibility of DREAM Act for students to qualify for federal education loans and work-study programs.

Use of Department of Homeland Security's - designated definition for STEM; extend eligibility of DREAM Act for students to qualify for federal education loans and work-study programs. (S. 744: Boarder Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013).

FY15 appropriation to NASA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181): Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, FIRST ACT (H.R. 4186: reauthorization of NSF), support for social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies for painting and coating, research and training programs, assistance to small business with regulations, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, environmental education programs, and food waste reduction and prevention. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). FY15 Budget Resolution: House Concurrent Resolution 96; H. Rept. 113-403. See subject matter pages which identify specific items of interest. Priority areas: student aid, education, research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education). H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations to SBA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181) to expand entrepreneurship programs using technology and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business; university centers program. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY15 Dept. of Labor appropriations, related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education, partnership programs with manufacturers, community colleges, and higher education to develop career pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 defense appropriations (H.R. 4870: H. Rept. 113-473 S. Rept 113-211) to support online STEM education and parental engagement programs for teachers and children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes utilizing 3-D printing. National Defense Authorization Act for FY15 (H.R. 4435; S. 2410): support for corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; funding for NNMI centers. H.J. Res 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations to NASA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437; S. Rept. 113-181) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY15 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: The Higher Education Afforability Act (Senate) and Student Services Act (H.R. 5). S. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students; H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. S. 2164 "Tyler Clemente Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014; college completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; S. 546 Smarter Borrowing Act; financial literacy initiatives; H.R. 4982 "Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act;" H.R. 4983 "Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act;" H.R. 4984 "Empowering Students through Financial Aid Counseling Aid Act;" promotion of online and competency based learning; rural education support; "The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act." Campus Accountability and Safety Act (H.R. 5354, S. 2692) re addressing and preventing sexual assault on campus. H.J. Res 124 - Continuing Appropriation Resolution, 2014, Public Law No: 113-164.

FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.R. 4686: H. Rept. 113-416; S. Rept. 113-174) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181) to include funding for the American Consumer Survey. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 4745: H. Rept. 113-464; S. 2438: S. Rept. 113-182): funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides for erosion control and nutrient reduction; and transit funding. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, maintenance of tax credits for education, and ability to transfer IRA for charitable contributions, Tax Reform Act of 2014.

FY15 appropriations HHS and CDC to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

Provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie sod for watersheds and nutrient reduction; research on prairie for biomass; expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products and food waste reduction and reuse programs; FY 15 agriculture appropriations affecting the above subjects. (H.R. 4800; H. Rept. 113-468; S. 2389; S. Rept. 113-164). HJ Res 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations for Department of Energy (H.R. 4923: H. Rept. 113-486) for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; support for biobased binders and research; energy and climate change; grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research; programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools; additive manufacturing. H.J Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriation Resolution, 2015; Public Law no. 113-164.

FY15 appropriations to Commerce (H.R. 4660; 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181) and Energy & Water (H.R. 4923: H. Rept. 113-466) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related and additive manufacturing; support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; Rebuild American Manufacturing Act; support for centers of advance manufacturing and innovation centers, additive manufacturing with 3-D printers; S.1468; Manufacturing Innovation with colleges and community colleges; H.R. 2775, NNMI grants; Manufacturing Universities Act of 2014 (S. 2719); Revitalize American Manufacturing Act (RAMI): S. 1468, H.R. 2996; H.J. Res 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 Homeland Security continuing appropriations (H.R. 4903: H. Rept. 113-481; S. 2534: S. Rept. 113-198) related to campus security and safety programs, National Center for Campus Public Safety; equity in death benefits for private university officers. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).

FY15 appropriations HHS and CDC to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.

Provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie sod for watersheds and nutrient reduction; research on prairie for biomass; expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products and food waste reduction and reuse programs; FY 15 agriculture appropriations affecting the above subjects. (H.R. 4800; H. Rept. 113-468; S. 2389; S. Rept. 113-164).

FY15 defense appropriations (H.R. 4870: H. Rept. 113-473) to support online STEM education and parental engagement programs for teachers and children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes utilizing 3-D printing. National Defense Authorization Act for FY15 (H.R. 4435; S. 2410): support for corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; funding for NNMI centers.

FY15 appropriations to Commerce (H.R. 4660; 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181) and Energy & Water (H.R. 4923: H. Rept. 113-466) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing; support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; Rebuild American Manufacturing Act; support for centers of advance manufacturing and innovation centers, additive manufacturing with 3-D printers; S.1468; Manufacturing Innovation with colleges and community colleges; H.R. 2775, NNMI grants.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 803): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY15 Dept. of Labor appropriations, related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education, partnership programs with manufacturers, community colleges, and higher education to develop career pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

FY15 appropriations for Justice (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181): emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, maintenance of tax credits for education, and ability to transfer IRA for charitable contributions, Tax Reform Act of 2014.

FY15 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). FY15 Budget Resolution: House Concurrent Resolution 96; H. Rept. 113-403. See subject matter pages which identify specific items of interest. Priority areas: student aid, education, research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education).

FY15 appropriations to SBA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181) to expand entrepreneurship programs using technology and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business.

FY15 appropriations for Department of Energy (H.R. 4923: H. Rept. 113-486) for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; support for biobased binders and research; energy and climate change; grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research; programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

Patent reform legislation impacting universities; H.R. 3303 Innovation Act: concerns about impact on developing the patent approval process; Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S.1720).

FY15 appropriations to NASA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437; S. Rept. 113-181) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY15 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: The Higher Education Affordability Act (Senate) and Student Services Act (H.R. 5). S. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students; H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. S. 2164 "Tyler Clemente Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014; college completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; S. 546 Smarter Borrowing Act; financial literacy initiatives; H.R. 4982 "Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act;" H.R. 4983 "Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act;" H.R. 4984 "Empowering Students through Financial Aid Counseling Aid Act;" promotion of online and competency based learning; rural education support; "The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act."

FY15 appropriation to NASA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181): Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, FIRST ACT (H.R. 4186: reauthorization of NSF), support for social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science.

FY15 Homeland Security continuing appropriations (H.R. 4903: H. Rept. 113-481; S. 2534: S. Rept. 113-198) related to campus security and safety programs, National Center for Campus Public Safety; equity in death benefits for private university officers.

FY15 appropriations for Commerce, Justice, State (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437; S. Rept. 113-181) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses; appropriations for co-work networking and entrepreneurship, university centers program. FY15 Appropriations for Energy & Water (H.R. 4923: H. Rept. 113-486) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes.

FY15 appropriations (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437: S. Rept. 113-181) to include funding for the American Consumer Survey.

FY15 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 4745: H. Rept. 113-464; S. 2438: S. Rept. 113-182): funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides for erosion control and nutrient reduction; and transit funding.

FY14 appropriations for Department of Energy (H.2609, S. 1245) for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; support for biobased binders and research; energy and climate change; grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research; programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY 15 appropriations for theabove subjects.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, maintenance of tax credits for education, and ability to transfer IRA for charitable contributions.

FY14 appropriations (Commerce H.2787, S.1329) to include funding for the American Consumer Survey. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368). FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY15 appropriations to include the American Consumer Survey.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 803; S.1356): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY14 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S.1284), related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education, partnership programs with manufacturer's,community colleges, and higher education to develop career pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); S.1227 Labor Department grants to states, local boards, and tribes for job training [FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775]; FY15 appropriations for the above subjects.

FY14 Homeland Security continuing appropriations (H.R. 2217) related to campus security and safety programs, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; National Center for Campus Public Safety; equity in death benefits for private university officers; FY15 appropriations.

Patent reform legislation impacting universities; H.R. 3303 Innovation Act: concerns about impact on developing the patent approval process; Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S.1720).

FY14 appropriations to Commerce and Energy & Water (H2609, S1245) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; Rebuild American Manufacturing Act; support for centers of advance manufacturing and innovation centers, additive manufacturing with 3-D printers; S.1468; Manufacturing Innovation with colleges andcommunity colleges; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); ; FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775, NNMI grants, FY15 appropriations.

FY14 Transportation Appropriations (H.2610, S. 1243): funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides for erosion control and nutrient reduction; and transit funding. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368). FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY15 appropriations for the above subjects.

FY14 appropriation to NASA (H.2787, S.1329): Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution;(through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FIRST ACT (reauthorization of NSF; H.R.4186) to support behavioral science and political science grant funding; FY15 appropriations; NASA Space Grant Program.

FY14 appropriations for Justice (H.2787, S.1329): emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY15 appropriations for the above subjects.

FY14 defense appropriations (H2397, S1429) to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes.H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for FY15: corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; funding for NNMI centers; FY15 appropriations for above subjects.

FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.2216) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states; H.R. 595 "Veterans Education Equality Act of 2013" re in-state tuition for veterans and inequitable treatment of public institutions. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 andH.Res. 368); concern about changes in policies regarding veterans' educational benefits; FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY15 appropriations for the above subjects.

FY14 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). Impact of sequestration on education, research funding and student aid programs. FY14 Budget Resolution (Senate Concurrent Resolution 8; House Concurrent Resolution 112.) See subject matter pages which identify specific items of interest. Priority areas: student aid, education,research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education). FY14 Continuing Resolution (through December 15, 2013; (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368; FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775. FY15 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 96)

FY14 appropriations to NASA (H. 2787, S. 1329) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S. 1284) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subjects. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. FY15 appropriations for the above subjects; S.2164 "Tyler Clemente Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014; college completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; S. 546 Smarter Borrowing Act; financial literacy initiatives.

FY14 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, environmental education programs, and food waste reduction and prevention; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY15 appropriations for the above subjects.

1) Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: [S. 5954, H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013; (PL 113-79) The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013; H.R. 3695 Temporary Extension of the Farm Bill]; provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie sod for watersheds and nutrient reduction; research on prairie for biomass;expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products and food waste reduction and reuse programs, 2) F14 agricultural appropriations to support the above programs, (H.2410, S.1244); H.J. Res 59 & H.Res 368: FY14 Continuing Resolution through December 15, 2013; H.R.2775 FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014). FY 15 agriculture appropriations affecting the above subjects.

FY14 appropriations for Financial Services (H. 2786 , S. 1371) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY14 Appropriations for Energy & Water (H. 2609, S.1245) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775; FY15 appropriations for co-work networkingand entrepreneurship, university centers program.

FY14 appropriations to SBA (H. 2787, S.1329) to expand entrepreneurship programs using technology and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.(through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 appropriations to Commerce and Energy & Water (H2609, S1245) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; Rebuild American Manufacturing Act; support for centers of advance manufacturing and innovation centers, additive manufacturing with 3-D printers; S1486; Manufacturing Innovation with colleges andcommunity colleges; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); ; FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 Transportation Appropriations (H.2610, S. 1243): funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides; and transit funding. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368). FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

1) Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: [S. 5954, H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013; The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013; H.R. 3695 Temporary Extension of the Farm Bill]; provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie for watersheds and nutrient reduction; research on prairie for biomass;expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products and food waste reduction and reuse programs, 2) F14 agricultural appropriations to support the above programs, (H.2410, S.1244); H.J. Res 59 & H.Res 368: FY14 Continuing Resolution through December 15, 2013; H.R.2775 FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014).

FY14 Homeland Security continuing appropriations (H.R. 2217) related to campus security and safety programs, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 defense appropriations (H2397, S1429) to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes.H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for FY15: corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, environmental education programs, and food waste reduction and prevention; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 appropriations for Justice (H.2787, S.1329): emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). Impact of sequestration on education, research funding and student aid programs. FY14 Budget Resolution (Senate Concurrent Resolution 8; House Concurrent Resolution 112.) See subject matter pages which identify specific items of interest. Priority areas: student aid, education,research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education). FY14 Continuing Resolution (through December 15, 2013; (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368; FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 appropriations to NASA (H. 2787, S. 1329) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S. 1284) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subjects. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion.

FY14 appropriations for Financial Services (H. 2786 , S. 1371) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY14 Appropriations for Energy & Water (H. 2609, S.1245) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY14 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S.1284), related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education, partnership programs with manufacture's, community colleges, and higher education to developcareer pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); S.1227 Labor Department grants to states, local boards, and tribes for job training [FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775].

FY14 appropriations HHS and CDC (S.1284) to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.2216) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states; H.R. 595 "Veterans Education Equality Act of 2013" re in-state tuition for veterans and inequitable treatment of public institutions. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 andH.Res. 368); concern about changes in policies regarding veterans' educational benefits; FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, maintenance of tax credits for education, and ability to transfer IRA for charitable contributions.

FY14 appropriation to NASA (H.2787, S.1329): Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution(through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

FY14 appropriations for Department of Energy (H.2609, S. 1245) for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; support for biobased binders and research; energy and climate change; grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research; programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY14 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S.1284), related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education, partnership programs with manufacture's, community colleges, and higher education to developcareer pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations (Commerce H.2787, S.1329) to include funding for the American Consumer Survey. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriation to NASA (H.2787, S.1329): Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).(H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.2216) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states; H.R. 595 "Veterans Education Equality Act of 2013" re in-state tuition for veterans and inequitable treatment of public institutions. FY14 Continuing Appropriations(H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations to Commerce and Energy & Water (H2609, S1245) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; Rebuild American Manufacturing Act; support for centers of advance manufacturing and innovation centers, additive manufacturing with 3-D printers.FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, maintenance of tax credits for education, and ability to transfer IRA for charitable contributions.

FY14 defense appropriations (H2397, S1429) to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes.National Defense Authorization Act for FY15: corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

1) Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: [S. 5954, H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013; The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013]; provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie for watersheds and research on prairie for biomass; expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition;research support for biobased products and food waste reduction and reuse programs, 2) F14 agricultural appropriations to support the above programs, (H 2410, S.1244); HJ Res 59 & H.Res 368: FY14 Continuing Resolution through December 15, 2013.

FY14 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, environmental education programs, and food waste reduction and prevention; FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations to NASA (H. 2787, S. 1329) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S. 1284) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subjects. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). Impact of sequestration on education, research funding and student aid programs. FY14 Budget Resolution (Senate Concurrent Resolution 8; House Concurrent Resolution 112.) See subject matter pages which identify specific items of interest. Priority areas: student aid, education,research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education). FY14 Continuing Resolution (through December 15, 2013: (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368.

Use of Department of Homeland Security's STEM - designated definition for STEM; extend eligibility of DREAM Act students for federal education loans and work-study programs. (S. 744: Boarder Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013).

FY14 appropriations HHS and CDC (S.1284) to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations for Department of Energy (H.2609, S. 1245) for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; support for biobased binders and research; energy and climate change; grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research; programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations for Justice (H.2787, S.1329): emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 appropriations for Financial Services (H. 2786 , S. 1371) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY14 Appropriations for Energy & Water (H. 2609, S.1245) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes. FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

FY14 defense appropriations to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; and for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturing processes. National Defense Authorization Act for FY15: corrosion prevention, certificationand training for painting structures & weapons.

FY14 Homeland Security continuing appropriations (H.R. 2217) related to campus security and safety programs.

FY14 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs.

FY14 appropriations to include funding for the American Consumer Survey.

FY14 appropriations for Justice: emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime.

FY14 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). Impact of sequestration on education, research funding and student aid programs. FY14 Budget Resolution (Senate Concurrent Resolution 8; House Concurrent Resolution 112.) See subject matter pages which identify specific items of interest. Priority areas: student aid, education,research; as well as tax status for charitable deductions, municipal bond interest and education).

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, and maintenance of tax credits for education.

FY14 appropriations for Department of Energy for Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change, grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY14 appropriations to NASA for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to stateauthorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and pr incipals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; Reading Recovery program support; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subject. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education/(The Improving Post Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949).

FY14 appropriation to NASA: Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science.

1) Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: [S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 and H.R. 1947: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act]; provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie for watersheds and research on prairie for biomass; expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products food waste programs, 2) F14 agricultural appropriationsto support the above programs.

FY14 Veterans Affairs Appropriations funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states; 5262 "Veterans Enforcement Equity Act of 2013 re in-state tuition for veterans and inequitable treatment of public institutions.

Use of Department of Homeland Security's STEM - designated definition for STEM; extend eligibility of DREAM Act students for federal education loans and work-study programs. (S. 744: Boarder Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013).

FY14 appropriations to SBA to expand entrepreneurship programs using technology and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development, expand programs for women in business. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business.

FY14 appropriations HHS and CDC to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.

FY14 Transportation Appropriations: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides; and transit funding.

HR933 Department of Defense, Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriation Act of 2013 to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; for support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; and for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing, metal casting applied research to support advanced manufacturingprocesses. National Defense Authorization Act for FY14: corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; FY14 Defense Appropriations for subjects noted above.

FY13 Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations (HR 933) funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; Implementation of Executive Order 13607; FY14 appropriation to support the above.

FY13 continued appropriations for Financial Services (HR933) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY13 Continuing Appropriations for Energy & Water (HR933) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes; HJ Res 117: FY13 continuing appropriation. FY14 appropriations for Financial Services and for Energy Water to support the subjects noted above.

1) Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: S10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013: provision of technical assistance programs for rural economic development, programs to restore tall grass prairie and promote use of prairie for watersheds and research on prairie for biomass; expansion of support for local food programs to promote nutrition; research support for biobased products 2) HR 933 Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and full-year continuing, Appropriations Actof 2013 (support for programs noted above); 3) F14 agricultural appropriations to support the above programs.

FY13 Transportation Continuing Appropriations (HR 933). Funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides; and transit funding; FY14 appropriation to support the above subjects.

FY13 continuing appropriations (HR 933) to include funding for the American Consumer Survey, FY14 Appropriation to fund the American Consumer Survey.

FY13 Homeland Security continuing appropriations (HR 933) related to campus security and safety programs; FY14 continuing appropriation supporting the above programs.

FY13 continuing appropriations to SBA (HR 933) to expand entrepreneurship programs using technology and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development, expand programs for women in business. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business. FY14 appropriations to support the above programs.

FY13 continuing appropriations for EPA (HR 933) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs; FY14 appropriations for the above subjects.

FY13continuintg appropriations for Department of Energy (HR 933). Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change, grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools; FY14 appropriations to support the above subjects.

FY13 continuing appropriations to NASA (HR 933) Funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY13 continuing appropriations to Dept. of Education (HR 933) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (PL 107-110): math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness, reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; Reading Recovery program support; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subject.

FY13 continuing appropriations HHS and CDC (HR 933) to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Programs to address health disparities, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. FY14 appropriation to support the above programs.

FY13 appropriations to Commerce (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323;SRpt 112-158) and Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; HJ Res 117; FY13 Continuing Appropriation; HR 933 Department of Defense, Military Construction, and Veteran Affairs, andFull-Year Continuing Appropriation Act of 2013; S544 and HR 1127: Rebuild American Manufacturing Act; support for centers of advance manufacturing and innovation centers.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, and maintenance of tax credits for education.

FY13 continuing appropriation (HR 933) to NASA : Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, P-20 partnerships, social and behavioral science grant programs, including political science. FY14 appropriations for the above subjects.

FY13 continuing appropriations for justice (HR 933); emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, violence against women, sexual assault, bullying; federal reporting requirements on crime. FY14 continuing appropriation for the above subjects.

FY13 appropriations to NASA (H5236, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) --support for early childhood math and science education programs and promote greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY13 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3295, SRpt 112-176) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (PL 107-110): (Elementary and Secondary Reauthorization Act of 2011); math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs (Fit Kids Act HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S1567, S1569), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857). School Construction and Funding for Teachers (S1549, American Jobs Act of 2011). Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act (HR3597), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (S1250); bullying prevention programs; student loan interest rates; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation; Implantation of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; Reading Recovery program support.

FY13 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). HConRes 112 (HRpt 112-421): budget framework for education, research, and student aid programs; impact of sequestration on education and student aid programs; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY 13 agriculture appropriations (S2375, SRpt 112-163, HR 5973, H Rspt 112-543) and reauthorization of the Farm Bill (S3240:Ag Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2012 & HR 6083) Rural Development Section to make technical assistance, service providers eligible grant recipients, Conservation Section to provide funding for prairie biomass research, research on native plants for wetlands and watersheds, establishment of a Tallgrass Prairie Center; Nutrition Section to expand support for local food programs; Research Section to expand grants to develop & market biobased products; HJ Res. 117 FY2013 Continuing Appropriation Bill.

FY13 appropriations for Financial Services (S3301, SRpt 112-177; H6020, HRpt 112-550) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY13 appropriations for Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (HR 2295): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY13 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S3295, SRpt 112-176) related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, and maintenance of tax credits for education. HR 8.

FY13 appropriations to Commerce (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323;SRpt 112-158) and Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; HJ Res 117; FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations (H5856, HRpt 112-493, SRspt 112-196) to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; for support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; and for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing. National Defense Authorization Act for FY13 (HR4310, S2467) corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons; HJRes 117; FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations for EPA (H6091, HRpt 112-589) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to NASA : Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, and university/K-12 school partnerships; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 Homeland Security appropriations (H5855, HRpt 112-492; S3216, SRpt 112-169) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act; HJ Res117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 Department of Energy (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H5854, HRpt 112-491; S3215, SRpt 112-168) funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011); Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services (S2241); Implementation of Executive Order 13607; H.R. 4057 "The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012;" HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations to SBA (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to expand entrepreneurship programs and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business. HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations to Commerce (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323;SRpt 112-158) and Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in metal casting & foundry programs; HJ Res 117; FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 Homeland Security appropriations (H5855, HRpt 112-492; S3216, SRpt 112-169) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act; HJ Res117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H5854, HRpt 112-491; S3215, SRpt 112-168) funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011); Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services (S2241); Implementation of Executive Order 13607; H.R. 4057 "The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012" & program & aid; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations HHS and CDC (S3295, SRpt 112-176) to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to NASA : Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, and university/K-12 school partnerships; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations for Financial Services (S3301, SRpt 112-177; H6020, HRpt 112-550) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; fostering women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY13 appropriations for Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 Transportation appropriations (S2322, SRpt 112-157; HR 5972, HRpt 112-541) and Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill (HR 4348). Funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides; and transit; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY 13 agriculture appropriations (S2375, SRpt 112-163, HR 5973, H Rspt 112-543) and reauthorization of the Farm Bill (S3240:Ag Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2012 & HR 6083) Rural Development Section to make technical assistance, service providers eligible grant recipients, Consercation Section to provide funding for prairie biomass research, research on native plants for wetlands and watersheds; Nutrition Section to expand support for local food programs; Research Section to expand grants to develop & market biobased products; HR 6228: 1 year extension of the Farm Bill; HJ Res. 117 FY2013 Continuing Appropriation Bill.

FY13 appropriations for justice (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158); emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, sexual assault, bullying (HR 6019); federal reporting requirements on crime; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations to SBA (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to expand entrepreneurship programs and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneural education programs through technology; support of women in small business. HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (HR 2295): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY13 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S3295, SRpt 112-176) related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 Department of Energy (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

FY13 appropriations for EPA (H6091, HRpt 112-589) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductability, and maintenance of tax credits for education.

FY13 appropriations HHS and CDC (S3295, SRpt 112-176) to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act.

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

FY13 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs.

FY13 Department of Energy (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY13 Homeland Security appropriations (H5855, HRpt 112-492; S3216, SRpt 112-169) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act.

FY13 appropriations to Commerce (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323;SRpt 112-158) and Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in metal casting & foundry programs.

FY13 agriculture appropriations (S2375, SRpt 112-163) and reauthorization of the Farm Bill (S3240:Ag Reform, Food, & JobsAct of 2012): Rural Development Section to make technical assistance, service providers eligible grant recipients; Conservation Section to provide funding for prairie biomass research, research on native plants for wetlands and watersheds; Nutrition Section to expand support for local food programs; Research Section to expand grants to develop & market biobased products.

FY13 appropriations for Financial Services (S3301, SRpt 112-177) to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking for small businesses. FY 13 appropriations for Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes.

FY13 Transportation appropriations (S2322, SRpt 112-157; HR 5972 and Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill (HR 4348). Funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides; and transit.

FY13 appropriations to SBA (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to expand entrepreneurship programs and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneural education programs through technology.

Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H5854, HRpt 112-491; S3215, SRpt 112-168) funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011); Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services (S2241); Implementation of Executive Order 13607.

FY13 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). HConRes 112 (HRpt 112-421): budget framework for education, research, and student aid programs; impact of sequestration on education programs.

FY13 appropriations (H5856, HRpt 112-493) to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; for support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency, and for titanium casting research to improve weapons. National Defense Authorization Act for FY13 (HR4310, S2467) corrosion prevention, painting certificates & training for structures & weapons.

FY13 appropriations (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to NASA : Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, and university/K-12 school partnerships.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (HR 2295): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY13 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S3295, SRpt 112-176) related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductability, and maintenance of tax credits for education.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad, exchange programs for teachers and students.

FY13 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY13 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, and university/K-12 school partnerships.

FY13 agriculture appropriations and reauthorization of the Farm Bill: Rural Development Section to make technical assistance, service providers eligible grant recipients; Conservation Section to provide funding for prairie biomass research, research on native plants for wetlands and watersheds; Nutrition Section to expand support for local food programs; Research Section to expand grants to develop and market biobased products.

Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductability, and maintenance of tax credits for education.

FY13 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants.

FY13 appropriations for Financial Services to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking for small businesses. FY 13 appropriations for Energy & Water to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes.

FY13 appropriations for EPA (H2584) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs.

FY13 appropriations to NASA--support early childhood math and science education programs and promote greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY13 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, and FIPSE. FY13 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy programs, cultural competence, and health disparities programs. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization and credit hour definitions. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (PL 107-110): (Elementary and Secondary Reauthorization Act of 2011); math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs (Fit Kids Act HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S1567, S1569), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857). School Construction and Funding for Teachers (S1549, American Jobs Act of 2011). Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act (HR3597), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (S1250).

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY13 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

FY13 appropriations for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, sexual assault, federal reporting requirements.

FY13 Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY13 appropriations to SBA (H2434, S1573) to expand entrepreneurship programs and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneural education programs through technology.

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

FY13 appropriations to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; for support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency, and for titanium casting research to improve weapons.

FY13 appropriations to Commerce and Energy & Water to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, with an emphasis on the role of metalcasting programs.

FY13 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act.

FY12 appropriations to Commerce (H2596, S1572) to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing. Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94. 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95. Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt. 112-331.

FY12 appropriations (H2596, S1572) for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, sexual assault, reporting requirements.

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act. CDC and HHS appropriations. (see next page) Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Approp Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94; 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95; Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

FY12 appropriations for EPA (H2584) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad, exchange programs for teachers and students.

Patent reform legislation impacting universities (S23 "America Invents Act" HR1249), issues around First to File, claims of infringement.

FY12 appropriations: Agriculture (H2112, HRpt 112-101, SRpt 112-73), Defense (H2219, HRpt 112-110, SRpt 112-77), Commerce/Justice/Science (H2596, S1572, HRpt 112-169, SRpt 112-78), Energy & Water (H2354 HRpt 112-118, SRpt 112-75), Financial Services (H2434, S1573, HRpt 112-136, SRpt 112-79), Labor/HHS/Education (HR3070, S1599), Homeland Security (H2017, HRpt 112-91), SRpt 112-74). PL 112-25--Debt Limit Law. (See issue sheets for specifics for each appropriations bill.) Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Approp Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94; 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95; Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

FY12 Department of Energy appropriations (H2354, SRpt 112-75): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools. (see next page) Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94. 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011)HJRes 95). Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

FY12 (H2017) Homeland Security appropriations (H2017, SRpt 112-74) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act. Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94. 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95. Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt. 112-331.

FY12 appropriations to SBA (H2434, S1573) to expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology. S257 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011, access for rural communities and small businesses. (see next page) Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Approp Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011 HJRes 94; 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95; Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY12 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (HR3070, S1599).

FY12 appropriations (H2596, S1572) to NASA--support for early childhood math and science education programs. FY12 appropriations to Dept. of Education (HR3070, S1599)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs. FY12 appropriation to Human Services (S1599, HR3070) for health literacy programs. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization and credit hour definitions (HR2117, S1297). Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (PL 107-110): (Elementary and Secondary Reauthorization Act of 2011), math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs (Fit Kids Act HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S1567, S1569), Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing National Writing Program. S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857). School Construction and Funding for Teachers (S1549, American Jobs Act of 2011). Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act (HR3597), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (S1250). Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94. 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95. Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

FY12 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY12 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs (H2596, S1572); nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, school partnerships. Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Approp Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94; 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95; Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

Funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011).

FY12 Transportation appropriations (S1596) and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants. Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Cont Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th Cont Approp Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94; 5th FY12 Cont Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95; Cons Approp Act 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt 112-331.

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

Limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductability. America's Job Act of 2011 (S1549, HR12).

Grants to develop and market biobased products, funding for prairie biomass research, research on native plants for wetlands and conservation (HRpt 112-284), support for local food programs (PL 112-55). Funding for rural development. FY12 agriculture appropriations (H2112, HRpt 112-101, SRpt 112-75). Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: Rural Development Section to make technical assistance, service providers eligible grant recipients. (continued on next page) Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). 4th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 17, 2011) HJRes 94. 5th FY12 Continuing Resolution (through Dec. 23, 2011) HJRes 95. Consolidated Approp Act, 2012 (H2055, H3671) HRpt. 112-331.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations to SBA to expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology. S257 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention.

FY11 & FY12 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

Small business/entrepreneurship and education program for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011).

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (S3606, SR 111-221): National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs.

Patent reform legislation impacting universities (S23 "America Invents Act" HR1249).

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243) and FY12 appropriations for the above.

FY11 & FY12 (H2017) Homeland Security appropriations (S3607, SR 111-222) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 6th Continuing Resolution (HJRes 48), Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act FY11 (H1363); Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (H, and Senate Amendment 49), Dept. of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act FY11 (H1473). FY12 appropriations: Agriculture (H2112), Defense, Commerce/Justice/Science, Energy & Water (H2354), Financial Services, Labor/HHS/Education, Homeland Security.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research. FY12 appropriations for military children's education and university research.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228) and FY12 (H2354): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY11 & FY12 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

FY11 & 12 appropriations to NASA--support early childhood math and science education programs. FY11 & FY12 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization and credit hour definitions (HR2117, S1297). Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act, math and science education, Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing. National Writing Program. S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857).

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243).

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research (S3800, SR 111-295).

FY11 appropriations to SBA (S3677, SR 111-238): expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology. S257 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011.

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill (S3677, SR 111-238) to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill (S3635, SR 111-228). Support for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education (S3636, SR 111-229). FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses (S3636, SR 111-229). NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

FY11 appropriations to NASA (S3677, SR 111-238)--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3686, SR 111-243)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, Spanish translator clinic, student financial aid, TRIO Programs. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). Higher Education Act rules related to distance education and credit hour definitions. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act including support for educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education for All, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing. Online and virtual education programs which promote parental engagement (SOAR Program); National Writing Program. S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act.

Small business/entrepreneurship and education program for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011).

FY11 approps for Agriculture (S3606, SR 111-221); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3636, SR 111-229); Defense (S3800, SR 111-295); EPA, Educ., Health, Human Services (S3686, SR 111-293), NASA, SBA (S3677, SR 111-238), Energy; Homeland Security (S3607, SR 111-222); Budget Resolution (HR1493, SConRes 60); S Amendment to H3081 1st Continuing Resolution, HJRes101 2nd Continuing Resolution, HJRes105 3rd Continuing Resolution, H3082 4th Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; HJRes48.

FY11 appropriations for justice (S3636, SR 111-229); emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention.

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (S3606, SR 111-221): National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs.

Limits on charitable deducations, limits on municipal bond interest deductability. America's Job Act of 2011 (S1549, HR12).

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act.

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

FY12 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY12 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs (H2596, S1572).

FY12 appropriations (H2434, S1573) for Financial Services and HR2809 to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking. FY 12 appropriations for Energy Water (H23554, SRpt 112-75) to support biobased research; reauthorization of the EDA.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY12 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (HR3070, S1599).

FY12 appropriations (H2596, S1572) to NASA--support early childhood math and science education programs. FY12 appropriations to Dept. of Education (HR3070, S1599)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs. FY12 appropriation to Human Services (S1599, HR3070) for health literacy program. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization and credit hour definitions (HR2117, S1297). Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (PL 107-110), math and science education, Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S1567, S1569), Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing. National Writing Program. S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857). School Construction and Funding for Teachers (S1549, American Jobs Act of 2011).

FY12 (H2017) Homeland Security appropriations (H2017, SRpt 112-74) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act.

FY12 appropriations (H2219, SRpt 112-77) to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research.

FY12 appropriations to SBA (H2434, S1573) to expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology. S257 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011.

Small business/entrepreneurship and education program for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011).

FY12 appropriations for EPA (H2584) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY12 Department of Energy appropriations (H2354, SRpt 112-75): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY12 appropriations: Agriculture (H2112, HRpt 112-101, SRpt 112-73), Defense (H2219, HRpt 112-110, SRpt 112-77), Commerce/Justice/Science (H2596, S1572, HRpt 112-169, SRpt 112-78), Energy & Water (H2354 HRpt 112-118, SRpt 112-75), Financial Services (H2434, S1573, HRpt 112-136, SRpt 112-79), Labor/HHS/Education (HR3070, S1599), Homeland Security (H2017, HRpt 112-91), SRpt 112-74). PL 112-25--Debt Limit Law, Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Oct 4 (H2017); Continuing Approp Act 2012 through Nov 18 (H2608). School Construction and Teacher Employment (American Jobs Act of 2011, S1549).

FY12 appropriations (H2596, S1572) for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 FY12 appropriations for Financial Services to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking. FY11 and FY 12 appropriations for Energy Water to support biobased research; reauthorization of the EDA.

Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings. S257 Small Business Broadband and Energy Information Technology Act of 2011.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations to SBA to expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology. S257 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY11 & FY12 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243) and FY12 appropriations for the above.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research. FY12 appropriations for military children's education and university research.

Small business/entrepreneurship and education program for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011).

FY11 & FY12 (H2017) Homeland Security appropriations (S3607, SR 111-222) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 6th Continuing Resolution (HJRes 48), Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act FY11 (H1363); Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (H, and Senate Amendment 49), Dept. of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act FY11 (H1473). FY12 appropriations: Agriculture (H2112), Defense, Commerce/Justice/Science, Energy & Water (H2354), Financial Services, Labor/HHS/Education, Homeland Security.

FY11 & FY12 appropriations for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention.

FY11 & 12 appropriations to NASA--support early childhood math and science education programs. FY11 & FY12 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization and credit hour definitions (HR2117, S1297). Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act, math and science education, Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing. National Writing Program. S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857).

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228) and FY12 (H2354): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 & FY12 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243).

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

Patent reform legislation impacting universities (S23 "America Invents Act" HR1249).

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (S3606, SR 111-221): National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research (S3800, SR 111-295).

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act.

FY11 appropriations to SBA (S3677, SR 111-238): expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology. S257 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

FY11 appropriations to NASA (S3677, SR 111-238)--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3686, SR 111-243)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, Spanish translator clinic, student financial aid, TRIO Programs. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). Higher Education Act rules related to distance education and credit hour definitions. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act including support for educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education for All, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing. Online and virtual education programs which promote parental engagement (SOAR Program); National Writing Program. S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education (S3636, SR 111-229). FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses (S3636, SR 111-229). NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 Homeland Security appropriations (S3607, SR 111-222) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

Small business/entrepreneurship and education program for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011).

FY11 approps for Agriculture (S3606, SR 111-221); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3636, SR 111-229); Defense (S3800, SR 111-295); EPA, Educ., Health, Human Services (S3686, SR 111-293), NASA, SBA (S3677, SR 111-238), Energy; Homeland Security (S3607, SR 111-222); Budget Resolution (HR1493, SConRes 60); S Amendment to H3081 1st Continuing Resolution, HJRes101 2nd Continuing Resolution, HJRes105 3rd Continuing Resolution, H3082 4th Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; HJRes48.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 appropriations for Agriculture (S3606, SR 111-221); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3636, SR 111-229); Defense (S3800, SR 111-295); EPA, Education, Health, Human Services (S3686, SR 111-293), NASA, SBA (S3677, SR 111-238), Energy; Homeland Security (S3607, SR 111-222); Budget Resolution (HR1493, SConRes 60); S Amendment to H3081 1st Continuing Resolution, HJRes101 2nd Continuing Resolution, HJRes105 3rd Continuing Resolution, H3082 4th Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill (S3677, SR 111-238) to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill (S3635, SR 111-228). Support for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 Homeland Security appropriations (S3607, SR 111-222) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR2262)

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research (S3800, SR 111-295).

FY11 appropriations to NASA (S3677, SR 111-238)--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3686, SR 111-243)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, Spanish translator clinic, student financial aid. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act including support for educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (HR5211 Family Engagement for Education Act of 2010). S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR5096); funding support to promote school writing. HR5431 Start Healthy Habits Early Act (child nutrition); Reauthorization of America Competes Act (HR5116) to support Math and Science Education; online and virtual education programs which promote parental engagement (SOAR Program); National Writing Program.

FY11 appropriations for justice (S3636, SR 111-229); emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs.

S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243).

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

HR1260 Patent reform legislation impacting universities.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education (S3636, SR 111-229). FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses (S3636, SR 111-229). NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. Reauthorization of the America Competes Act to expand STEM programs (HR5116).

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. Grant funding.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958; programs to address health disparities. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act (HR5504, S3307).

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 appropriations for Agriculture (S3606, SR 111-221); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3636, SR 111-229); Defense (S3800, SR 111-295); EPA, Education, Health, Human Services (S3686, SR 111-293), NASA, SBA (S3677, SR 111-238), Energy; Homeland Security (S3607, SR 111-222); Budget Resolution (HR1493, SConRes 60).

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (S3606, SR 111-221): National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs (HR5504, S3307): promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling, wellness programs.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education (S3636, SR 111-229). FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses (S3636, SR 111-229). NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. Reauthorization of the America Competes Act to expand STEM programs (HR5116) (S3605).

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill (S3677, SR 111-238) to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill (S3635, SR 111-228). Support for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings.

FY11 appropriations to SBA (S3677, SR 111-238): expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

FY11 appropriations for justice (S3636, SR 111-229); emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. Grant funding.

FY11 appropriations to NASA (S3677, SR 111-238)--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3686, SR 111-243)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, Spanish translator clinic, student financial aid. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act including support for educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (HR5211 Family Engagement for Education Act of 2010). S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR5096); funding support to promote school writing. HR5431 Start Healthy Habits Early Act (child nutrition); Reauthorization of America Competes Act (HR5116, S3605) to support Math and Science Education; online and virtual education programs which promote parental engagement (SOAR Program).

HR3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S1679 Affordable Health Choices Act: childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR4872)--disease prevention, posting nutrition content of food, health communication programs for fitness; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958; programs to address health disparities. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act (HR5504, S3307).

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for business and community services facilities expansion and for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA; HR2847-Jobs for Main Street Act.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

HR4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010--funding for student aid. FY11 appropriations for Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Defense; EPA, Education, Health, Human Services, NASA, SBA, Energy; Budget Resolution (HConRes 281, SConRes 60); Supplemental Appropriations (HR4899) to support Pell grants and education jobs.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

FY11 appropriations to SBA: expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations: National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs (HR5504, S3307): promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling, wellness programs.

FY11 appropriations to NASA--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education and Spanish translator clinic; FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program; FY 11 appropriation to the Dept. of Education for student aid programs; HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. FY11 support for 2+2 partnerships; student aid funding; educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by PL 109-270--parent education/involvement programs (HR5211 Family Engagement for Education Act of 2010); SOAR; Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR5096); funding support to promote school writing. HR5431 Start Healthy Habits Early Act (child nutrition); Reauthorization of America Competes Act (HR5116) to support Math and Science Education.

FY11 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR2262)

FY11 for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348); Program to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use.

HR3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S1679 Affordable Health Choices Act: childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR4872)--disease prevention, posting nutrition content of food, health communication programs for fitness; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958 Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 appropriations to SBA: expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for business and community services facilities expansion and for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA; HR2847-Jobs for Main Street Act.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

FY11 appropriations to NASA--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education and Spanish translator clinic; FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program; FY 11 appropriation to the Dept. of Education for student aid programs; HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. FY11 support for 2+2 partnerships; student aid funding; educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by PL 109-270--parent education/involvement programs; SOAR; Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

FY11 for justice; emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. Reauthorization of the America Competes Act to expand STEM programs.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

HR4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010--funding for student aid. FY11 appropriations for Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Defense; EPA, Education, Health, Human Services, NASA, SBA, Energy

FY11 appropriations to SBA (S3677, SR 111-238): expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education (S3636, SR 111-229). FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses (S3636, SR 111-229). NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. Reauthorization of the America Competes Act to expand STEM programs (HR5116).

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958; programs to address health disparities. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act (HR5504, S3307).

FY11 appropriations for justice (S3636, SR 111-229); emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243).

FY11 appropriations to NASA (S3677, SR 111-238)--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3686, SR 111-243)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, Spanish translator clinic, student financial aid. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act including support for educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (HR5211 Family Engagement for Education Act of 2010). S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR5096); funding support to promote school writing. HR5431 Start Healthy Habits Early Act (child nutrition); Reauthorization of America Competes Act (HR5116) to support Math and Science Education; online and virtual education programs which promote parental engagement (SOAR Program); National Writing Program.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (S3606, SR 111-221): National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs (HR5504, S3307): promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling, wellness programs.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill (S3677, SR 111-238) to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill (S3635, SR 111-228). Support for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA.

FY11 Homeland Security appropriations (S3607, SR 111-222) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR2262)

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. Grant funding.

HR1260 Patent reform legislation impacting universities.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958; programs to address health disparities. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act (HR5504, S3307).

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research (S3800, SR 111-295).

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (S3606, SR 111-221): National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs (HR5504, S3307): promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling, wellness programs.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education (S3686, SR 111-243).

FY11 appropriations for Agriculture (S3606, SR 111-221); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3636, SR 111-229); Defense (S3800, SR 111-295); EPA, Education, Health, Human Services (S3686, SR 111-293), NASA, SBA (S3677, SR 111-238), Energy; Homeland Security (S3607, SR 111-222); Budget Resolution (HR1493, SConRes 60).

FY11 appropriations to SBA (S3677, SR 111-238): expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. Grant funding.

FY11 appropriations to NASA (S3677, SR 111-238)--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3686, SR 111-243)--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, Spanish translator clinic, student financial aid. FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program (S3686, SR 111-243). HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act including support for educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (HR5211 Family Engagement for Education Act of 2010). S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR5096); funding support to promote school writing. HR5431 Start Healthy Habits Early Act (child nutrition); Reauthorization of America Competes Act (HR5116, S3605) to support Math and Science Education; online and virtual education programs which promote parental engagement (SOAR Program).

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. Programs to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations (S3635, SR111-228): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education (S3636, SR 111-229). FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses (S3636, SR 111-229). NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. Reauthorization of the America Competes Act to expand STEM programs (HR5116) (S3605).

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. Grant funding.

FY11 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY11 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. Reauthorization of the America Competes Act to expand STEM programs (HR5116).

FY11 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR2262)

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348); Program to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 appropriations to SBA: expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for business and community services facilities expansion and for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA; HR2847-Jobs for Main Street Act.

FY11 appropriation to support development of TechWorks projects to promote bioeconomy.

FY11 for justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs.

HR3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S1679 Affordable Health Choices Act: childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR4872)--disease prevention, posting nutrition content of food, health communication programs for fitness; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958; programs to address health disparities. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act (HR5504, S3307).

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

HR4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010--funding for student aid. FY11 appropriations for Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Defense; EPA, Education, Health, Human Services, NASA, SBA, Energy; Budget Resolution (HConRes 281, SConRes 60); Supplemental Appropriations (HR4899) to support Pell grants and education jobs.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting research

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations: National Ag-Based Lubricants Program; prairie biomass research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs (HR5504, S3307): promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling, wellness programs.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

HR4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010--funding for student aid. FY11 appropriations for Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Defense; EPA, Education, Health, Human Services, NASA, SBA, Energy

FY11 appropriations to SBA: expand entrepreneurship programs; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology.

FY11 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects.

FY11 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348); Program to extend broadband to underserved geographic areas to facilitiate expanded education offerings.

FY11 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

FY11 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs.

FY11 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY11 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for business and community services facilities expansion and for biobased binder program; reauthorization of the EDA; HR2847-Jobs for Main Street Act.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad.

FY11 for justice; emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth programs.

HR3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S1679 Affordable Health Choices Act: childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST; Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR4872)--disease prevention, posting nutrition content of food, health communication programs for fitness; HR4557 PE to Create a Healthy Nation Act; HR4333 and HR4958 Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act.

FY11 appropriations to NASA--support early childhood math and science education. FY11 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education and Spanish translator clinic; FY11 appropriation to Human Services for health literacy program; FY 11 appropriation to the Dept. of Education for student aid programs; HR4872 "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" increasing student aid program funding. FY11 support for 2+2 partnerships; student aid funding; educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by PL 109-270--parent education/involvement programs; SOAR; Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Reauthorization of the Enhancing Education Through Techonology Act of 2001; ATTAIN Act; reform of physical education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing.

FY11 Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY11 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use.

H3183 & S1436 FY10 (PL 111-85) Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research.

House and Senate FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (H2997 & S1406; PL 111-80) biobased research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs: promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling (HR2322)

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348)

HR2410 and Senate companion. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad

HConRes85/SConRes13--student aid. H2847 & H3288 Consolidated Appropriations FY10 appropriations to NASA--support for early childhood math and science education. H3293 & H3288 (Consolidated Appropriations/HR 111-366) FY10 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education; support for 2+2 partnerships; student aid funding; educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR 3221 The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; FY10 Education appropriations -- microfactory for advanced manufacturing education and career ladders for small businesses. S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by PL 109-270--parent education/involvement programs; SOAR; Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR 4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR 4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. H3293/H3288 Consolidated Appropriations within Defense/HR 111-366 FY10 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

H2847 FY10 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY10 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. H3288 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010/HR 111-366.

H2996 FY10 H3288 Consolidated Appropriatons Act 2010/HR 111-366 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

H2892 & S1298 (PL 111-83) FY10 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. H3288 Transportation Appropriations, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010/HR 111-366 - funding feasibility studies on biobased product use by railroads.

H2847 FY10 H3288 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010/HR 111-366 appropriations for Justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth

H1 (PL111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HConRes 85, SConRes13, Budget Resolutions; Discretionary Spending, Student Aid. Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education, infrastructure and increased student aid. H2997 & S1406 Agriculture Appropriations-biobased products, local foods, conservation/wetlands research; H2847 CJS Appropriation for NASA math & science education funding; H3336 Defense Appropriation funds for education projects to serve military parents and children, research on effective spray painting techniques; H3183 & S1436 Energy & Water Appropriations - energy science funds for biobased research; H3170 & S1432 Financial Services Appropriations - SBA funds for entrepreneurship; H3293 Labor HHS Appropriations for FIPSE & FIE - funds for early childhood disability services; H3288 Transportation Appropriation for Pedestrian bridges for connecting trails. H3288, HR 111-366 Consolidated Appropriations (Transportation-HUD; Commerce Justice Science, Financial Services, Labor HHS).

H3170; S1432 FY10 H3288/HR 111-366 Consolidated Appropriations 2010, appropriations to SBA: entrepreneurships; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology

H3170 & S1432 & H3288 (Consolidated Appropriations Act/HR 111-366) FY10 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. H3183 & S1436 & PL 111-85 FY10 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for businesses and community services facilities expansion. H3293 & H3326 Consolidated Appropriations/HR 111-366 FY10 appropriations for Labor--to support microfactory for advanced manufacturing education.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. H3293 FY10 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

H3170; S1432 FY10 appropriations to SBA: entrepreneurships; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348)

HR3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S1679 Affordable Health Choices Act: Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST

HR2410 and Senate companion. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. H3288 Transportation Appropriations - funding feasibility studies on biobased product use by railroads.

H2996 FY10 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

H2847 FY10 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY10 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

H3170 & S1432 FY10 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. H3183 & S1436 FY10 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for businesses and community services facilities expansion. H3293 FY10 appropriations for Labor--to support microfactory for advanced manufacturing education.

H3183 & S1436 FY10 Deparmtnet of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research.

H2847 FY10 appropriations for Justice; emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth.

H1 (PL111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HConRes 85, SConRes13, Budget Resolutions; Discretionary Spending, Student Aid. Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education, infrastructure and increased student aid. H2997 & S1406 Agriculture Appropriations-biobased products, local foods, conservation/wetlands research; H2847 CJS Appropriation for NASA math & science education funding; H2336 Defense Appropriation funds for education projects to serve military parents and children, research on effective spray painting techniques; H3183 & S1436 Energy & Water Appropriations - energy science funds for biobased research; H3170 & S1432 Financial Services Appropriations - SBA funds for entrepreneurship; H3293 Labor HHS Appropriations for FIPSE & FIE - funds for early childhood disability services; H3288 Appropriation for bridge connecting trails.

House and Senate FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (H2997 & S1406): biobased research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch programs: promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling (HR2322)

H3288 FY10 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages. Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

HR2410 and Senate companion. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program--funds to support students' study abroad.

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348)

FY10 appropriations for Justice (H2847); emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use.

HJRes38 (PL111-6), Continuing Resolution; H1 (PL111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HConRes 85, SConRes13, Budget Resolutions; Discretionary Spending, Student Aid. HR1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: disaster relief for small businesses; Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education, infrastructure and increased student aid.

FY10 appropriations to SBA: entrepreneurships; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 and S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology

FY10 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

FY10 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

FY10 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. FY10 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for businesses and community services facilities expansion. FY10 appropriations for Labor--to support microfactory for advanced manufacturing education

FY10 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY10 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY10 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education

New health care legislation. Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354--Health Promotion FIRST

FY10 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs.

FY10 Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders, and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability, and energy research.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use.

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs. FY10 Appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research & training programs.

Education Appropriations for FY10 to support 2+2 programs, early childhood language and literacy for disabilities, a microfactory for advanced manufacturing education, career ladders for small businesses, and minorities in the leadership of education; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national & community service.

FY09 Dept. of Energy Appropriations. FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (S3258, SR110-416): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; appropriations to support grant program created by HR6 for colleges and universities for energy efficiency improvements and research on renewable energy. H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009; American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H1, SAmdt 570).

S3181 FY09 Appropriations (S3182, SR 110-397) to NASA: Math and Science Education; H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; HJRes38 Continuing Resolution; H1105 FY2009 Omnibus. FY10 Appropriations to NASA for math and science educators; FY10 Appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses.

Childhood overweight and obestity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids

HR690/S144: Mobile Phone Act--tax teatment of cell phones

FY09 Financial Services Appropriations Bill (S3260, SR110-417); Small Business Administration: entrepreneurship, compliance training; HR2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, & Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009: funding to provide disaster recovery support to small businesses and communities, HR1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: disaster recovery support for small businesses, Economic Stimulus Package: funding for higher education infrastructure and increased student aid;

FY10 appropriations to support a national ag-based lubricants program and use of wetland species for floodplain recovery.

FY09 Defense Appropriations Bill (H2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009); DoDEA, University Research, National Guard, Research & Development; HJRes38 Continuing Resolution; H1105 FY09 Omnibus Appropriations; FY10 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations for Justice (S3182, SR110-397): emergency planning and preparedness; at risk youth. FY10 Appropriations for Justice: emergency planning and prepardness; at risk youth.

FY09 Dept. of LAbor Appropriations (S2320, SR110-410) related to workforce development and career ladders. HR5774 and S2744 Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY10 Dept. of Labor Appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. H3293/H3288 Consolidated Appropriations within Defense/HR 111-366 FY10 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

H1 (PL111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HConRes 85, SConRes13, Budget Resolutions; Discretionary Spending, Student Aid. Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education, infrastructure and increased student aid. H2997 & S1406 Agriculture Appropriations-biobased products, local foods, conservation/wetlands research; H2847 CJS Appropriation for NASA math & science education funding; H3336 Defense Appropriation funds for education projects to serve military parents and children, research on effective spray painting techniques; H3183 & S1436 Energy & Water Appropriations - energy science funds for biobased research; H3170 & S1432 Financial Services Appropriations - SBA funds for entrepreneurship; H3293 Labor HHS Appropriations for FIPSE & FIE - funds for early childhood disability services; H3288 Transportation Appropriation for Pedestrian bridges for connecting trails. H3288, HR 111-366 Consolidated Appropriations (Transportation-HUD; Commerce Justice Science, Financial Services, Labor HHS).

H2892 & S1298 (PL 111-83) FY10 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs.

H3170; S1432 FY10 H3288/HR 111-366 Consolidated Appropriations 2010, appropriations to SBA: entrepreneurships; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology

HR2410 and Senate companion. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad

HConRes85/SConRes13--student aid. H2847 & H3288 Consolidated Appropriations FY10 appropriations to NASA--support for early childhood math and science education. H3293 & H3288 (Consolidated Appropriations/HR 111-366) FY10 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education; support for 2+2 partnerships; student aid funding; educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR 3221 The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; FY10 Education appropriations -- microfactory for advanced manufacturing education and career ladders for small businesses. S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by PL 109-270--parent education/involvement programs; SOAR; Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. S2740 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act; HR 4122 Graduation for All Act of 2009; Middle School Act. HR 4223 to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programs.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use. H3288 Transportation Appropriations, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010/HR 111-366 - funding feasibility studies on biobased product use by railroads.

H2996 FY10 H3288 Consolidated Appropriatons Act 2010/HR 111-366 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

H2847 FY10 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY10 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs. H3288 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010/HR 111-366.

H3170 & S1432 & H3288 (Consolidated Appropriations Act/HR 111-366) FY10 appropriations for Financial Services bill to support entrepreneurship, online training and networking and a career ladders program. H3183 & S1436 & PL 111-85 FY10 appropriations for Energy Water bill--support for businesses and community services facilities expansion. H3293 & H3326 Consolidated Appropriations/HR 111-366 FY10 appropriations for Labor--to support microfactory for advanced manufacturing education.

H2847 FY10 H3288 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010/HR 111-366 appropriations for Justice; emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth

House and Senate FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (H2997 & S1406; PL 111-80) biobased research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch Programs: promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling (HR2322)

H3183 & S1436 FY10 (PL 111-85) Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research.

H3326 FY10 Appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

H3183 & S1436 FY10 Deparmtnet of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability and energy research.

H2847 FY10 appropriations for Justice; emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth.

H2996 FY10 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. H3293 FY10 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education.

H1 (PL111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HConRes 85, SConRes13, Budget Resolutions; Discretionary Spending, Student Aid. Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education, infrastructure and increased student aid. H2997 & S1406 Agriculture Appropriations-biobased products, local foods, conservation/wetlands research; H2847 CJS Appropriation for NASA math & science education funding; H2336 Defense Appropriation funds for education projects to serve military parents and children, research on effective spray painting techniques; H3183 & S1436 Energy & Water Appropriations - energy science funds for biobased research; H3170 & S1432 Financial Services Appropriations - SBA funds for entrepreneurship; H3293 Labor HHS Appropriations for FIPSE & FIE - funds for early childhood disability services; H3288 Appropriation for bridge connecting trails.

HConRes85/SConRes13--student aid. H2847 FY10 appropriations to NASA--support for early childhood math and science education. H3293 FY10 appropriations to Dept. of Education--support for minorities in the leadership of education; early language and literacy education; support for 2+2 partnerships; student aid funding; educational technology; 21st Century skills incentive fund act; math and science education, reading recovery, TRIO programs; HR3221 The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009; HR2187 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act; FY10 Education appropriations -- microfactory for advanced manufacturing education and career ladders for small businesses. S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. Comprehensive Literacy Programs Bill; Graduation Promise Act; Middle School Act

H3326 FY10 Appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

House and Senate FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (H2997 & S1406): biobased research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch programs: promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling (HR2322)

HR2410 and Senate companion. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program - funds to support students' study abroad

H3288 FY10 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages. Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

H2892 & S1298 FY10 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs.

HR3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S1679 Affordable Health Choices Act: Childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids; S1001 and HR2354 Health Promotion FIRST

H3170; S1432 FY10 appropriations to SBA: entrepreneurships; appropriations for small business assistance and rural development. HR2352 & S1229 Reauthorization of SBA & entrepreneural education programs through technology

H2847 FY10 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY10 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

HR690/S144: Modernize our bookkeeping in the law for employers (MOBILE) Cell Phone Act of 2009: Cell phone tax simplification. E-rate program dollar cap and exemption from Antideficiency Act (S348)

FY10 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety programs.

FY10 Transportation appropriations and Reauthorization of the Transportation Reauthorization Act: funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages. Amtrak tests of biobased lubricants.

HR2410 and Senate companion. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program--funds to support students' study abroad.

FY10 Education appropriations -- microfactory for advanced manufacturing education and career ladders for small businesses. S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national and community service. Comprehensive Literacy Programs Bill.

FY10 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY10 Dept. of Labor appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education

FY10 appropriations bills House and Senate: Agriculture (H2997), Commerce Justice Science (H2847) Defense, Energy & Water, Financial Services, Interior & Environment (H2996), Labor/HHS/Education, State/Foreign Operations, Transportation

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use.

House and Senate FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (H2997): biobased research, wetlands conservation, support for local food programs. Reauthorization of Child Nutrition & School Lunch programs: promoting use of local foods and nutritional content labeling (HR2322).

FY10 appropriations for Justice (H2847); emergency planning and preparedness; at-risk youth.

FY10 Department of Energy appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders, and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education sustainability, and energy research.

FY10 appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

FY10 appropriations to NASA: Math and Science Education. FY10 appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. NSF programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs.

Implementation of HR2095, Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvements Act/Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008: feasibility study of biobased lubricants use.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations for Justice (S3182, SR110-397): emergency planning and preparedness; at risk youth. FY10 Appropriations for Justice: emergency planning and prepardness; at risk youth.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations (S3182, SR 110-397) to NASA: Math and Science Education; H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; HJRes38 Continuing Resolution; H1105 FY2009 Omnibus. FY10 Appropriations to NASA for math and science educators; FY10 Appropriations to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses.

FY10 appropriations to SBA for entrepreneurship and career ladder programs.

S3182 FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations (H6947, HR110-862, S3181, SR220-396, H2638) related to campus security. FY10 Homeland Security appropriations related to campus security and safety.

Funds for energy efficiency projects and alternative energy research; HJRes 38: Continuing Resolution; H1105 Omnibus Appropriations; FY10 Dept. of Energy Appropriations Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy funding for alternative energy research & energy efficiency.

Education Appropriations for FY10 to support 2+2 programs, early childhood language and literacy for disabilities, a microfactory for advanced manufacturing education, career ladders for small businesses, and minorities in the leadership of education; S634/HR1585 Fit Kids: Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools; S618/HR1569 Every Student Counts: improving graduation rates; increased funding for early childhood education; reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; national & community service.

Childhood overweight and obestity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health S634/HR1585 Fit Kids

FY09 Defense Appropriations Bill (H2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009); DoDEA, University Research, National Guard, Research & Development; HJRes38 Continuing Resolution; H1105 FY09 Omnibus Appropriations; FY10 appropriations to support online education programs for children of military families, spray painting training for the military, and titanium casting.

FY09 Dept. of LAbor Appropriations (S2320, SR110-410) related to workforce development and career ladders. HR5774 and S2744 Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth. FY10 Dept. of Labor Appropriations related to workforce development, career ladders, job training.

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs. FY10 Appropriations for EPA related to pollution prevention technologies, research & training programs.

HR5450 & S2668 The Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008: tax treatment of cell phones

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations bill (S3289, SR110-426); NRCS, Ag Research.

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

HR6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; Reauthorization of Amtrak: biobased products use and testing.

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Efforts

FY09 Appropriations to SBA (S3260, SR110-417): entrepreneurships; H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009: funding to assist small businessses in disaster recovery. HR6641 Small Business Owner Disaster Relief Act: grant program for small businessses affected by disaster.

FY09 Financial Services Appropriations Bill (S3260, SR110-417); Small Business Administration: entrepreneurship, compliance training; HR2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, & Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009: funding to provide disaster recovery support to small businesses and communities, HR1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: disaster recovery support for small businesses, Economic Stimulus Package: funding for higher education infrastructure and increased student aid.

HR1023 and S777: withholding requirements for government entities on payments for goods and services

FY09 Dept. of Energy Appropriations. FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (S3258, SR110-416): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; appropriations to support grant program created by HR6 for colleges and universities for energy efficiency improvements and research on renewable energy.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations (S3182, SR110-397) to NASA: Math and Science Education

HR1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: disaster relief for small businesses; Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education infrastructure and increased student aid.

HR4139 and S2580 College & University Rural Educ. Act of 2008. S1775 Elem/Sec. Educ. Reauthorization Act: Economic Stimulus Package: funding for higher education infrastructure and student aid. HR6959 full funding for Upward Bound Act; HR2352 "To Enhance the Safety of Elmenetary Schools, Secondary Schools, & Institutions of Higher Education."

S3182 FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations (H6947, HR110-862, S3181, SR110-396, H2638) related to campus security.

FY09 Dept. of Energy Appropriations. FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (S3258, SR110-416): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; appropriations to support grant program created by HR6 for colleges and universities for energy efficiency improvements and research on renewable energy.

FY09 Appropriations to SBA (S3260, SR110-417): entrepreneurships H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009: funding to assist small businesses in disaster recovery. HR6641 Small Business Owner Disaster Relief Act: grant program for small businesses affected by disaster.

HR6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; Reauthorization of Amtrak: biobased products use and testing.

FY09 Dept. of Labor Appropriations (S2320, SR110-410) related to workforce development and career ladders. HR5774 and S2744 Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth, HR3195 and S1881 ADA Amendments Act of 2008, definition of disability.

HR4139 Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008; HR6959 full funding for Upward Bound Act; HR2352 "To Enhance the Safety of Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools & Institutions of Higher Education"

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Efforts

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations for Justice (S3182, SR110-397): emergency planning and preparedness; at risk-youth

FY09 appropriations bills for Agriculture (S3289, SR110-426); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3182, SR110-397); Defense; Energy & Water (S3258, SR110-416); Financial Services (S3260, SR110-417); Interior & Environment; Homeland Security (H6947, HR110-862, S3181, SR110-396); Labor HHS (S3230, SR110-410). H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations (S3182, SR110-397) to NASA: Math and Science Education

HR1023 and S777: withholding requirements for government entities on payments for goods and services

S3182 FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations (H6947, HR110-862, S3181, SR110-396, H2638) related to campus security.

HR6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; Reauthorization of Amtrak: biobased products use and testing.

FY09 Dept. of LAbor Appropriations (S2320, SR110-410) related to workforce development and career ladders. HR5774 and S2744 Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth.

S3181 FY09 Appropriations (S3182, SR110-397) to NASA: Math and Science Education

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Efforts

HR1023 and S777: withholding requirements for government entities on payments for goods and services

HR5450 & S2668 The Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008: tax treatment of cell phones

S3181 FY09 Appropriations for Justice (S3182, SR110-397): emergency planning and preparedness; at risk youth

No Child Left Behind. FY09 Educ. Approp: FIPSE & FIE; HR6104 Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Educ. Act of 2008; HR 5940 National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments; S3047 A bill to improve coordination of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics program. S3182 FY09 Appropriation to NASA for Early Childhood Mathematics and Science Education.

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations bill (S3289, SR110-426); NRCS, Ag Research.

S3182 FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations (H6947, HR110-862, S3181, SR110-396, H2638) related to campus security.

HR1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: disaster relief for small businesses; Economic Stimulus Bill: funding for higher education infrastructure and increased student aid.

FY09 Dept. of Energy Appropriations. FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (S3258, SR110-416): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; appropriations to support grant program created by HR6 for colleges and universities for energy efficiency improvements and research on renewable energy.

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Efforts

FY09 Dept. of Energy Appropriations. FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (S3258, SR110-416): Title III Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; appropriations to support grant program created by HR6 for colleges and universities for energy efficiency improvements and research on renewable energy.

HR6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; Reauthorization of Amtrak: biobased products use and testing.

FY09 Dept. of Labor Appropriations (S2320, SR110-410) related to workforce development and career ladders. HR5774 and S2744 Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth, HR3195 and S1881 ADA Amendments Act of 2008, definition of disability.

FY09 Defense Appropriations Bill (H2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009); DoDEA, University Research, National Guard, Research & Development

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

FY09 appropriations bills for Agriculture (S3289, SR110-426); Commerce, Justice, Science (S3182, SR110-397); Defense; Energy & Water (S3258, SR110-416); Financial Services (S3260, SR110-417); Interior & Environment; Homeland Security (H6947, HR110-862, S3181, SR110-396); Labor HHS (S3230, SR110-410). H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009.

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations bill (S3289, SR110-426); NRCS, Ag Research.

FY09 Appropriations to SBA (S3260, SR110-417): entrepreneurships H2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009: funding to assist small businesses in disaster recovery. HR6641 Small Business Owner Disaster Relief Act: grant program for small businesses affected by disaster.

HR1023 and S777: withholding requirements for government entities on payments for goods and services

FY09 Financial Services Appropriations Bill (S3260, SR110-417); Small Business Administration: entrepreneurship, compliance training; HR2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, & Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009: funding to provide disaster recovery support to small businesses and communities.

HR4139 Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008; HR6959 full funding for Upward Bound Act; HR2352 "To Enhance the Safety of Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools & Institutions of Higher Education"

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Efforts

No Child Left Behind. FY09 Educ. Approp: FIPSE & FIE; HR6104 Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Educ. Act of 2008; HR 5940 National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments; S3047 A bill to improve coordination of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics program. S3182 FY09 Appropriation to NASA for early Childhood Mathematics and Science Educ. HR 3195 and S1881 ADA Amendments Act of 2008, definition of disability

S3181 FY09 Appropriations for Justice: emergency planning and preparedness; at risk youth

HR1023 and S777: witholding requirements for government entities on payments for goods and services.

HR5450 & S2668 The Modernize our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008: tax treatment of cell phones.

FY09 Financial Services Appropriations Bill; Small Business Administration: entrepreneurship, compliance training

FY09 Appropriations for EPA for pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs.

H. Con. Res. 312 and S. Con. Res. 70 Student loan borrowing rates in event of credit collapse; reserve funds for student loan market, extension of IRA charitable rollover tax deduction. FY09 Appropriations bills for Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Defense; Energy & Water; Financial Services; Interior & Environment; Homeland Security; Labor HHS.

FY09 Appropriations to SBA: entrepreneurships

S3182 FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations related to campus security.

FY09 Dept. of Energy Appropriations. FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; appropriations to support grant program created by HR 6 for colleges and universities for energy efficiency improvements and research on renewable energy.

FY09 Dept. of Labor Appropriations related to workforce development and career ladders. HR5774 and S2744 Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act: expand training to include education toward degrees, focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth, HR3195 and S1881 ADA Amendments Act of 2008, definition of disability.