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Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
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COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2021 · second_quarter · 2A
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for the Department of Education and key programs, including Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, TRIO programs, GEAR UP, LEAP Grants, foreign language programs, and the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program. Also requested increased funding for research and technology areas including NSF and HRSA's Title VII and Title VIII programs. CGS also advocated for an increase in funding to the National Endowment for the Humanities. Supported the COVID-19 Reconciliation Budget package, which offered $40 billion in emergency funding for students and institutions and dedicated funding for HBCUs and other MSIs. Also supported emergency supplemental funds for the research enterprise. CGS applauded the passage of the American Rescue Plan upon passage.
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Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
On May 20, CSG staff met with Kevin Petroccione, LA, in Rep. Scott Fitzgeralds (WI-05) office, and on May 24, CSG staff met with Kyle Jacobs, LD, in Rep. Marianette Miller Meeks (IA-02) office. Both meetings lasted less than 10 mins. We introduced them to CGS and let them know that we expected the reintroduction of H.R. 4002- Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021.
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students be made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars. Joined recommendations to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on how the departments can support international students' return to campuses and institutions in the fall of 2021. Endorsed the bipartisan DREAM Act (S.264).
Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students be made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars. Joined recommendations to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on how the departments can support international students' return to campuses and institutions in the fall of 2021. Endorsed the bipartisan DREAM Act (S.264).
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Requesting Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requesting liability protections for institutions of higher education as they reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Requesting relief for student loan borrowers until June 30, 2021, or until the unemployment rates remain below 8 percent for three consecutive months. Among the proposals include requests to continue the zero-interest deferred payments for borrowers and the suspension of collection activities for borrowers who have defaulted on any type of federal loan provided under the CARES Act and to extend the post-graduation grace period for students leaving school. Requested technical changes to certain provisions in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) to ensure postsecondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance including Federal Work-Study, emergency grant aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, TRIO. Endorsed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The bill provides economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit regarding Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard case in support of Harvard's "holistic" admissions process. Endorsed the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (H.R. 6814/S. 3701). This is particularly timely given the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of distance education.
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Urging the Department of Education to temporarily halt further regulatory action with respect to Title IX and Sec. 117 foreign gift reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Urging the Department of Education to temporarily halt further regulatory action with respect to Title IX and Sec. 117 foreign gift reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic
College Affordability Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Urging the Department of Education to temporarily halt further regulatory action with respect to Title IX and Sec. 117 foreign gift reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Endorsed the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (H.R. 6322) and expressing support for Senate companion bill. The bill would provide the Department of Veterans Affairs flexibility to address disruptions to veterans education benefits caused by COVID-19.
American Opportunity Student Tax Relief Act of 2020
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Submitted a letter to House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee requesting changes to the tax code in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including: fixes to provisions in the CARES ACT (116-136) regarding FLMA and sick leave; suspending taxability of student scholarship/grant aid; temporarily enhancing institutional debt service (advance refund tax-exempt bonds, expand debt issuance); temporarily enhance current higher education tax credits (AOTC, LLC); suspend endowment tax. Endorsed the American Opportunity Student Tax Relief Act (H.R. 6749), introduced by Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that would ensure emergency grants to students from the CARES Act are not taxed and makes improvements to the AOTC program.
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Requesting Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requesting liability protections for institutions of higher education as they reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Requesting relief for student loan borrowers until June 30, 2021, or until the unemployment rates remain below 8 percent for three consecutive months. Among the proposals include requests to continue the zero-interest deferred payments for borrowers and the suspension of collection activities for borrowers who have defaulted on any type of federal loan provided under the CARES Act and to extend the post-graduation grace period for students leaving school. Requested technical changes to certain provisions in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) to ensure postsecondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance including Federal Work-Study, emergency grant aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, TRIO. Endorsed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The bill provides economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit regarding Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard case in support of Harvard's "holistic" admissions process. Endorsed the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (H.R. 6814/S. 3701). This is particularly timely given the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of distance education.
Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Requesting Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requesting liability protections for institutions of higher education as they reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Requesting relief for student loan borrowers until June 30, 2021, or until the unemployment rates remain below 8 percent for three consecutive months. Among the proposals include requests to continue the zero-interest deferred payments for borrowers and the suspension of collection activities for borrowers who have defaulted on any type of federal loan provided under the CARES Act and to extend the post-graduation grace period for students leaving school. Requested technical changes to certain provisions in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) to ensure postsecondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance including Federal Work-Study, emergency grant aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, TRIO. Endorsed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The bill provides economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit regarding Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard case in support of Harvard's "holistic" admissions process. Endorsed the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (H.R. 6814/S. 3701). This is particularly timely given the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of distance education.
Endless Frontier Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for science research funding. Supports funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2020 appropriations Supports funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2020 Supports funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2020 Requesting long-term support for the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic Endorsed the Endless Frontier Act (H.R. 6978/S. 3832). Introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Todd Young (R-IN), the legislation provides significant investments in the National Science Foundation with an expanded focus on new technology. Funding for additional fellowships and traineeships would support undergraduate and graduate students. Submitted comments in response to Sen. Lamar Alexander's white paper "Preparing for the Next Pandemic." The Chairman's white paper addressed five recommendations for future preparation based on the U.S. response to COVID-19, including investments in the federal research enterprise. Urging Senate confirmation of Dr. Sethuraman Panch Panchanathans nomination to become the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Requesting Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requesting liability protections for institutions of higher education as they reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Requesting relief for student loan borrowers until June 30, 2021, or until the unemployment rates remain below 8 percent for three consecutive months. Among the proposals include requests to continue the zero-interest deferred payments for borrowers and the suspension of collection activities for borrowers who have defaulted on any type of federal loan provided under the CARES Act and to extend the post-graduation grace period for students leaving school. Requested technical changes to certain provisions in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) to ensure postsecondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance including Federal Work-Study, emergency grant aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, TRIO. Endorsed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The bill provides economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit regarding Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard case in support of Harvard's "holistic" admissions process. Endorsed the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (H.R. 6814/S. 3701). This is particularly timely given the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of distance education.
FY 2020 appropriations for science research funding. Supports funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2020 appropriations Supports funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2020 Supports funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2020 Requesting long-term support for the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic Endorsed the Endless Frontier Act (H.R. 6978/S. 3832). Introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Todd Young (R-IN), the legislation provides significant investments in the National Science Foundation with an expanded focus on new technology. Funding for additional fellowships and traineeships would support undergraduate and graduate students. Submitted comments in response to Sen. Lamar Alexander's white paper "Preparing for the Next Pandemic." The Chairman's white paper addressed five recommendations for future preparation based on the U.S. response to COVID-19, including investments in the federal research enterprise. Urging Senate confirmation of Dr. Sethuraman Panch Panchanathans nomination to become the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Safeguarding American Innovation Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Eliminating the Hidden Student Loan Tax Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
College Student Hunger Act of 2019
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
College Affordability Act
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
College Student Hunger Act of 2019
Client: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
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Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students be made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars. Joined recommendations to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on how the departments can support international students' return to campuses and institutions in the fall of 2021. Endorsed the bipartisan DREAM Act (S.264).
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for the Department of Education and key programs, including Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, TRIO programs, GEAR UP, LEAP Grants, foreign language programs, and the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program. Encouraged $40 billion in COVID-19 relief for higher education institutions and students. Actively lobbied for the reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act in the 117th Congress. The legislation would provide graduate students who received Pell Grant support as undergraduates and who remain income-eligible to the ability to apply remaining semesters of Pell awards towards a graduate degree. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students are made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2021 · second_quarter · 2A
Council of Graduate Schools sent letters to House and Senate Appropriations Committee members in support of FY2022 appropriations legislation, including FY2022 Labor-HHS-Education and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies.
On May 20, CSG staff met with Kevin Petroccione, LA, in Rep. Scott Fitzgeralds (WI-05) office, and on May 24, CSG staff met with Kyle Jacobs, LD, in Rep. Marianette Miller Meeks (IA-02) office. Both meetings lasted less than 10 mins. We introduced them to CGS and let them know that we expected the reintroduction of H.R. 4002- Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021.
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
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Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for the Department of Education and key programs, including Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, TRIO programs, GEAR UP, LEAP Grants, foreign language programs, and the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program. Also requested increased funding for research and technology areas including NSF and HRSA's Title VII and Title VIII programs. CGS also advocated for an increase in funding to the National Endowment for the Humanities. Supported the COVID-19 Reconciliation Budget package, which offered $40 billion in emergency funding for students and institutions and dedicated funding for HBCUs and other MSIs. Also supported emergency supplemental funds for the research enterprise. CGS applauded the passage of the American Rescue Plan upon passage.
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students be made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars. Joined recommendations to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on how the departments can support international students' return to campuses and institutions in the fall of 2021. Endorsed the bipartisan DREAM Act (S.264).
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for the Department of Education and key programs, including Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, TRIO programs, GEAR UP, LEAP Grants, foreign language programs, and the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program. Encouraged $40 billion in COVID-19 relief for higher education institutions and students. Actively lobbied for the reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act in the 117th Congress. The legislation would provide graduate students who received Pell Grant support as undergraduates and who remain income-eligible to the ability to apply remaining semesters of Pell awards towards a graduate degree. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students are made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars.
N/A for Q1.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Urged the withdrawal of White House Executive Order 13950 on "Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping" which inhibits efforts to build inclusive workplaces and communities. Submitted comments to the Department of Labor on the Interim Federal Regulation entitled "Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States." Joined amicus briefs seeking preliminary injunctions for the Department of Labor H-1B visa rule changes.
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
FY 2021 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding. Requested Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requested maximum flexibility in any forthcoming COVID-19 legislation to ensure post-secondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance. Urged extensions to provide temporary relief for student loan borrowers, including suspension of repayment and interest accrual through administrative action and/or in any COVID-19 supplemental funding legislation. Provided comments to the Department of Education on Sec. 117 Gift Reporting following the notice of interpretation by the Department.
Sent letters to the Department of Homeland Security requesting an extended comment period for the proposed rule "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admissions and Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Media." CGS also submitted final comments opposing the proposed rule. Sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting Spring 2021 guidance for international students enrolled at U.S. institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided comments on the Department of Homeland Security Interim Final Rule entitled "Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program." Joined amicus briefs seeking preliminary injunctions for the Department of Homeland Security H-1B visa rule changes. Urged inclusion of provisions that would allow international scientists and students to contribute to our research enterprise be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
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Supporting increases to programs that support graduate education and research in the FY 2021 appropriations process. Programs fall under several Agencies/Depts. including: Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, AHRQ, HRSA (Titles 7&8)), Dept. of Defense, USDA, Dept. of Energy, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, International Education and Foreign Language Studies (Dept. of State), National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, NOAA, NIST. Supporting supplemental appropriations during the COVID-19 pandemic for programs and agencies including emergency relief to students, colleges, universities, and the federal research enterprise.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
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FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
FY 2021 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding. Requested Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requested liability protections for institutions of higher education as they reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Requested maximum flexibility in any forthcoming COVID-19 legislation to ensure postsecondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance. Also, submitted public comments in response to the Department of Education's interim final rule requesting flexibility on eligibility requirements for CARES Act emergency grant aid for students. Urged extensions to provide temporary relief for student loan borrowers, including suspension of repayment and interest accrual in any COVID-19 supplemental funding legislation. Requested the Department of Education end its investigation into whether Princeton university is in compliance with federal anti-discrimination law.
Sent letters to Department of Homeland Security and Department of State request clarification about guidance for servicing international students on F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas whose studies and research are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting the guidance prohibiting international students from engaging in fully online education during the COVID-19 pandemic be revoked. Sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security expressing concern over guidance restricting remote access learning for international students in Fall 2020. Sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security offering to serve as a resource for the Homeland Security Advisory Council Academic Subcomittee. Joined an amicus brief regarding Harvard and MIT's lawsuit challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's July 6 guidance on international students and online education.
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Supporting increases to programs that support graduate education and research in the FY 2021 appropriations process. Programs fall under several Agencies/Depts. including: Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, AHRQ, HRSA (Titles 7&8)), Dept. of Defense, USDA, Dept. of Energy, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, International Education and Foreign Language Studies (Dept. of State), National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, NOAA, NIST. Supporting supplemental appropriations during the COVID-19 pandemic for programs and agencies including emergency relief to students, colleges, universities, and the federal research enterprise.
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Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security and Department of State request clarification about guidance for servicing international students on F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas whose studies and research are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security and Department of State on the value of international students studying at U.S. institutions.
Supporting increases to programs that support graduate education and research in the FY 2020 appropriations process. Programs fall under several Agencies/Depts. including: Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, AHRQ, HRSA (Titles 7&8)), Dept. of Defense, USDA, Dept. of Energy, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, International Education and Foreign Language Studies (Dept. of State), National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, NOAA, NIST. Supporting supplemental appropriations during the COVID-19 pandemic for programs and agencies including veterans' education benefits and emergency relief to students, colleges, and universities.
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
FY 2020 appropriations for science research funding. Supports funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2020 appropriations Supports funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2020 Supports funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2020 National Science Foundation- urging the agency to provide at least as many Graduate Research Fellowships as in 2018 Expressing actions federal agencies can take to maximize the quality and effectiveness of the American research environment
Supporting increases to programs that support graduate education and research in the FY 2020 appropriations process. Programs fall under several Agencies/Depts. including: Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, AHRQ, HRSA (Titles 7&8)), Dept. of Defense, USDA, Dept. of Energy, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, International Education and Foreign Language Studies (Dept. of State), National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, NOAA, NIST. Supporting supplemental appropriations during the COVID-19 pandemic for programs and agencies including veterans' education benefits and emergency relief to students, colleges, and universities.
COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS via COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Joined amicus brief dated October 4, 2019, to uphold the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This was in conjunction with other higher education organizations and sent to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in advance of opening arguments.
Supporting increases to programs that support graduate education and research in the FY 2020 appropriations process. Programs fall under several Agencies/Depts. including: Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, AHRQ, HRSA (Titles 7&8)), Dept. of Defense, USDA, Dept. of Energy, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, International Education and Foreign Language Studies (Dept. of State), National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, NOAA, NIST.
Submitted a letter to House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee requesting changes to the tax code in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including: fixes to provisions in the CARES ACT (116-136) regarding FLMA and sick leave; suspending taxability of student scholarship/grant aid; temporarily enhancing institutional debt service (advance refund tax-exempt bonds, expand debt issuance); temporarily enhance current higher education tax credits (AOTC, LLC); suspend endowment tax. Endorsed the American Opportunity Student Tax Relief Act (H.R. 6749), introduced by Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that would ensure emergency grants to students from the CARES Act are not taxed and makes improvements to the AOTC program.
FY 2020 appropriations for science research funding. Supports funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2020 appropriations Supports funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2020 Supports funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2020 Requesting long-term support for the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic Endorsed the Endless Frontier Act (H.R. 6978/S. 3832). Introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Todd Young (R-IN), the legislation provides significant investments in the National Science Foundation with an expanded focus on new technology. Funding for additional fellowships and traineeships would support undergraduate and graduate students. Submitted comments in response to Sen. Lamar Alexander's white paper "Preparing for the Next Pandemic." The Chairman's white paper addressed five recommendations for future preparation based on the U.S. response to COVID-19, including investments in the federal research enterprise. Urging Senate confirmation of Dr. Sethuraman Panch Panchanathans nomination to become the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
n/a for Q2
Endorsed the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (H.R. 6322) and expressing support for Senate companion bill. The bill would provide the Department of Veterans Affairs flexibility to address disruptions to veterans education benefits caused by COVID-19.
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Requesting Congress provide additional financial support for students and institutions of higher education as COVID-19 pandemic relief. Requesting liability protections for institutions of higher education as they reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Requesting relief for student loan borrowers until June 30, 2021, or until the unemployment rates remain below 8 percent for three consecutive months. Among the proposals include requests to continue the zero-interest deferred payments for borrowers and the suspension of collection activities for borrowers who have defaulted on any type of federal loan provided under the CARES Act and to extend the post-graduation grace period for students leaving school. Requested technical changes to certain provisions in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) to ensure postsecondary students receive maximum benefit from financial assistance including Federal Work-Study, emergency grant aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, TRIO. Endorsed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The bill provides economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit regarding Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard case in support of Harvard's "holistic" admissions process. Endorsed the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (H.R. 6814/S. 3701). This is particularly timely given the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of distance education.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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Supporting an amendment to create an above-the-line deduction for charitable giving.
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FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Urging the Department of Education to temporarily halt further regulatory action with respect to Title IX and Sec. 117 foreign gift reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
Urging Congress to address the following provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 related to education, including: -The "kiddie tax" -Above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses -Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)-qualified transportation fringe benefit tax -net investment income tax on endowments
n/a for Q4
FY 2020 appropriations for science research funding. Supports funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2020 appropriations Supports funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2020 Supports funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2020 National Science Foundation- urging the agency to provide at least as many Graduate Research Fellowships as in 2018
FY 2020 appropriations for Dept. of Education funding Support for the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act (H.R. 3334) Support for the Dept. of Ed. Grad PLUS program Expressing concern to the Dept. of Education re: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and implementation issues Supporting certain provisions within H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Supports H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act, to provide mandatory funding for HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs Expressing concern over Sec. 117 reporting requirements of foreign gifts (Dept. of Education regulations) Supporting the POST GRAD Act (H.R. 3418) to reinstate subsidized federal student loans for graduate students Supporting the Fee Free Student Loan Act (H.R. 3674) to eliminate origination fees on all federal student loans. Supporting the Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (H.R. 3808) to provide funding to improve the training of graduate-prepared computer science teachers at U.S. graduate schools. Supporting the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 (H.R. 3809/S. 2143) to expand eligibility requirements for students who could benefit from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE