DAVID SPRENGER

Expressed concerns over the PROSPER Act (H.R. 4508) Discussed campus free speech Discussed research implications of citizenship census question Discussed investment in NSF STEM education/outreach programs Discussed FERPA Discussed reverse transfer legislation Discussed student aid Expressed support for the Teachers are Leaders Act (H.R. 5767)

Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits at hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for reforms of privacy regulations for substance abuse disorder Discussed NIH Clinical Trials Definition

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits at hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for reforms of privacy regulations for substance abuse disorder Discussed NIH Clinical Trials Definition

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits at hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for reforms of privacy regulations for substance abuse disorder Discussed NIH Clinical Trials Definition

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Discussed Student Financial Aid provisions included in Aim Higher Act (H.R. 6543)

Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Trust Fund Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule proposed cuts to hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for 340B Expressed support for Medicare Graduate Medical Education Discussed reimbursement for ECHO-model telehealth programs Expressed support for the Mission Zero Act (S1022, HR880)Submitted comments to NIH on the BRAIN Initiative Discussed research on the health impacts of wildfires and smoke

Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Trust Fund Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule proposed cuts to hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for 340B Expressed support for Medicare Graduate Medical Education Discussed reimbursement for ECHO-model telehealth programs Expressed support for the Mission Zero Act (S1022, HR880)Submitted comments to NIH on the BRAIN Initiative Discussed research on the health impacts of wildfires and smoke

Requested congressional support for UCCS Dept of Education Grant Discussed sportsbetting and its potential impact on student athletes Discussed support for student financial aid Title IX NPRM Expressed support for College Transparency Act (S 1121, HR 2434)

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Advocated against select provisions in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (elimination of student loan and graduate student provisions, elimination of bond financing options, elimination of charitable deduction for seat licensing fees, and increased regulatory burden for costs associated with income derived from non-academic activities) Expressed support for the Universal Charitable Tax Deduction (HR 3988/S 2123)

Expressed concerns with the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628) Discussed FDA regulation of regenerative medicine products Discussed implementation of 21st Century Cures Act Discussed Graduate Medical Education funding reform proposals

Oppose legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act, HR 1628 Opposed cuts to 340B safety net hospitals Supported opioid abuse prevention efforts Supported restoration of funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) payments Discussed clinical trial reform proposals

Expressed opposition to the House American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628) Expressed opposition to the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) draft bill Discussed Graduate Medical Education funding for rural training tracks Expressed support for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization Discussed Enhanced Clinical Trial Design Act (S 1048) Expressed opposition to proposed cuts to NIH facilities and administrative costs Discussed Congressional letter of support for the ECHO Act Discussed efforts to improve opioid abuse prevention

Advocated against select provisions in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (elimination of student loan and graduate student provisions, elimination of bond financing options, elimination of charitable deduction for seat licensing fees, and increased regulatory burden for costs associated with income derived from non-academic activities) Expressed support for the Universal Charitable Tax Deduction (HR 3988/S 2123)

Opposed cuts to Medicare reimbursements to 340B institutions, expressed support for HR 4392 Discussed federal policy related to opioid abuse prevention Discussed implementation of the ECHO Act Opposed cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding

Expressed opposition to the House American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628) Expressed opposition to the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) draft bill Discussed Graduate Medical Education funding for rural training tracks Expressed support for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization Discussed Enhanced Clinical Trial Design Act (S 1048) Expressed opposition to proposed cuts to NIH facilities and administrative costs Discussed Congressional letter of support for the ECHO Act Discussed efforts to improve opioid abuse prevention

Advocated against select provisions in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (elimination of student loan and graduate student provisions, elimination of bond financing options, elimination of charitable deduction for seat licensing fees, and increased regulatory burden for costs associated with income derived from non-academic activities) Expressed support for the Universal Charitable Tax Deduction (HR 3988/S 2123)

Discussed support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Discussed Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act, S. 3542 Discussed possible changes to the H1B Visa and OPT (Optional Practical Training) Discussed the value of international students and scholars and asked for a floor speech in support of international students and scholars. Discussed Presidents Executive Order banning travel from specific other countries.

- Advocated in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, HR 34/ HR 6 - Requested congressional support of Hospital Bill Legislation and to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated in support of ECHO Act passage, S. 2873 - Advocated for letter of support for Sheridan Health Services grant proposal - Discussed support of White House Tobacco Free Campus Initiative - Advocated for letter of support for Zika grant

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and related programs -Expressed support of Presidents Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Expressed support for mandatory funding for National Institutes of Health within Senate Medical Innovation legislation - Expressed support for S 2713, the Advancing Precision Medicine Act - Expressed support for S.2742 - Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act -Discussed support Rural Health Training programs taking place throughout the state -Expressed support for Graduate Medical Education - Discussed regulatory harmonization proposals, including the National Academies report on Optimizing the Nations Investment in Academic Research -Expressed support of Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273) -Expressed support for increased flexibility on new hospital outpatient department payments

- Advocated in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, HR 34/ HR 6 - Requested congressional support of Hospital Bill Legislation and to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated in support of ECHO Act passage, S. 2873 - Advocated for letter of support for Sheridan Health Services grant proposal - Discussed support of White House Tobacco Free Campus Initiative - Advocated for letter of support for Zika grant

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and related programs -Expressed support of Presidents Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Expressed support for mandatory funding for National Institutes of Health within Senate Medical Innovation legislation - Expressed support for S 2713, the Advancing Precision Medicine Act - Expressed support for S.2742 - Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act -Discussed support Rural Health Training programs taking place throughout the state -Expressed support for Graduate Medical Education - Discussed regulatory harmonization proposals, including the National Academies report on Optimizing the Nations Investment in Academic Research -Expressed support of Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273) -Expressed support for increased flexibility on new hospital outpatient department payments

-Advocated in support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and related programs -Expressed support of Presidents Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Expressed support for mandatory funding for National Institutes of Health within Senate Medical Innovation legislation - Expressed support for S 2713, the Advancing Precision Medicine Act - Expressed support for S.2742 - Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act -Discussed support Rural Health Training programs taking place throughout the state -Expressed support for Graduate Medical Education - Discussed regulatory harmonization proposals, including the National Academies report on Optimizing the Nations Investment in Academic Research -Expressed support of Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273) -Expressed support for increased flexibility on new hospital outpatient department payments

- Advocated in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, HR 34/ HR 6 - Requested congressional support of Hospital Bill Legislation and to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated in support of ECHO Act passage, S. 2873 - Advocated for letter of support for Sheridan Health Services grant proposal - Discussed support of White House Tobacco Free Campus Initiative - Advocated for letter of support for Zika grant

-Requested congressional letter of support to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated for revised Recovery Audit Contractors provisions (RAC) - Advocated in favor of Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act (S. 2873) - Advocated on behalf of Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study - Discussed Graduate Student Health Insurance Subsidies

-Shared with congressional delegation the concerns associated with the Department of Educations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Teacher Preparation programs -Discussed the reintroduction of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (S.590) (H.R.1310) -Advocated in support of STEM education programs -Advocated on Higher Education Act Reauthorization issues

-Discussed issues related to environmental remediation of former Army lands -Advocated for US Army Reserve P3i Cyber Security Partnership Authorization within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735 and S.1118)

-Discussed US Army Reserve P3i Cyber Security Partnership within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.1735 and S.1118) -Expressed support for high altitude research programs at the Department of Defense

-Expressed support in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R.2) -Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services -Expressed support for the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) -Engaged in discussions regarding domestic violence programs with U.S. Health and Human Services Administration on Children, Youth and Families Division of Family Violence Prevention -Advocated on behalf of Behavioral Science programs -Engaged in discussions regarding the 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration in order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Participated in discussions on provisions related to precision medicine

-Expressed support for robust funding for National Institutes of Health -Expressed support for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Omnibus) (H.R.2029) -Advocated in support of funding for the Agency for Health Research and Quality -Expressed concerns regarding the NIH salary cap on extramural research -Expressed support of funding for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERC) -Expressed support for Title VII Health Workforce programs -Discussed support of NASAs space science program, including the Total Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS)

-Expressed support for Federal Perkins Loan Program (H.R.3594) -Discussed issues relating to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, in particular, financial aid, campus safety, accreditation, and higher education tax credits -Discussed the Great Teaching and Leading Great Schools Act (H.R.848) -Advocated in support of Federal Pell Grant Program

-Engaged in discussions regarding the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6), and expressed support for the legislation -Advocated in support to delay the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) -Advocated in support of Graduate Medical Education -Discussed issues related to CMS revisions to recovery audit contractors (RACs) guidelines -Discussed existing federal policy regarding biomedical research regulations

-Advocated for support for Graduate Medical Education -Discussed Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees Innovation for Healthier America Initiative -Discussed FDA regulation of regenerative medicine products -Discussed opportunities to reduce regulatory burden on biomedical researchers and research institutions -Discusses support of the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6) -Discussed support for palliative care education and training legislation

-Expressed support for Federal Perkins Loan Program (H.R.3594) -Discussed issues relating to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, in particular, financial aid, campus safety, accreditation, and higher education tax credits -Discussed the Great Teaching and Leading Great Schools Act (H.R.848) -Advocated in support of Federal Pell Grant Program

-Discussed US Army Reserve P3i Cyber Security Partnership within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.1735 and S.1118) -Expressed support for high altitude research programs at the Department of Defense

-Discussed issues related to environmental remediation of former Army lands -Advocated for US Army Reserve P3i Cyber Security Partnership Authorization within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735 and S.1118)

-Shared with congressional delegation the concerns associated with the Department of Educations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Teacher Preparation programs -Discussed the reintroduction of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (S.590) (H.R.1310) -Advocated in support of STEM education programs -Advocated on Higher Education Act Reauthorization issues

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the elimination of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) -Advocated in support of delay of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services "two-midnights" rule - Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 (H.R. 3698) -Discussed opposition to proposed funding cuts made to Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) -Sought letters of support for application for a Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) -Advocated in support of regulatory reform at the U.S. Food and Drug Admnistration (FDA) as it relates to "fast-tracking" life-saving technologies. -Expressed support for draft language to be included in the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations report regarding Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) -Discussed support for the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)

see addendum page-Advocated in support of the elimination of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) -Advocated in support of delay of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services "two-midnights" rule - Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 (H.R. 3698) -Discussed opposition to proposed funding cuts made to Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) -Sought letters of support for application for a Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) -Advocated in support of regulatory reform at the U.S. Food and Drug Admnistration (FDA) as it relates to "fast-tracking" life-saving technologies. -Expressed support for draft language to be included in the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations report regarding Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) -Discussed support for the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Expressed support of efforts behind an Economic Development Administration Grant proposal -Expressed concerns with a variety of patent reform bills, including the Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) and Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1720)

-Expressed support of efforts behind an Economic Development Administration Grant proposal -Expressed concerns with a variety of patent reform bills, including the Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) and Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1720)

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

See addendum page-Discussed campus perspectives on the draft Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, as well as other issues pertaining to federal financial aid for students -Sought congressional support letters for Teacher Quality Partnership grant application -Discussed support for the First in the World competition at the Department of Education -Expressed support for ongoing efforts to curb the prevalence of sexual assaults on campuses, and discussed campus efforts on this issue as it relates to draft legislation, including the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (S.2692) -Expressed continued support for Pell Grant program

see addendum page-Discussed student loan legislation (S.1238 and H.R.1911) -The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act -Teacher preparation - The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052) -Early Childhood Education training programs

see addendum page-Discussed the Department of Education Audit regarding Professional Development -Discussed the importance of maintaining low student interest rates, which included discussions on both the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (S.1238) and Smarter Solutions for Students Act (H.R.1911) -Discussed the importance of Graduate Education and maintaining strong support for federal programs and initiatives that support it -Discussed the support of a robust reauthorization of the American COMPETES Act, as well as maintain strong support for federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs -Expressed support for the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act (H.R.708) and (S.350) -Discussed support for various grant applications to the Department of Education

see addendum page-Discussed student loan legislation (S.1238 and H.R.1911) -The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act -Teacher preparation - The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052) -Early Childhood Education training programs

see addendum page-Discussed the Department of Education Audit regarding Professional Development -Discussed the importance of maintaining low student interest rates, which included discussions on both the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (S.1238) and Smarter Solutions for Students Act (H.R.1911) -Discussed the importance of Graduate Education and maintaining strong support for federal programs and initiatives that support it -Discussed the support of a robust reauthorization of the American COMPETES Act, as well as maintain strong support for federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs -Expressed support for the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act (H.R.708) and (S.350) -Discussed support for various grant applications to the Department of Education

see addendum page-Discussed student loan legislation (S.1238 and H.R.1911) -The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act -Teacher preparation - The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052) -Early Childhood Education training programs

see addedum page-Discussed the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act; inluding issues around Financial Aid, Teacher Preparation, and Accreditation -Discussed the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education -Discussed the work on campus with respect to early childhood education, including the new Bachelor of Innovation Program. This was discussed as part of effort to support the continuation of strong early childhood education programs at the federal level. -Discussed the GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052)

see addendum page-Discussed student loan legislation (S.1238 and H.R.1911) -The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act -Teacher preparation - The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052) -Early Childhood Education training programs

see addendum page-Discussed the Department of Education Audit regarding Professional Development -Discussed the importance of maintaining low student interest rates, which included discussions on both the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (S.1238) and Smarter Solutions for Students Act (H.R.1911) -Discussed the importance of Graduate Education and maintaining strong support for federal programs and initiatives that support it -Discussed the support of a robust reauthorization of the American COMPETES Act, as well as maintain strong support for federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs -Expressed support for the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act (H.R.708) and (S.350) -Discussed support for various grant applications to the Department of Education

see addendum page-Discussed student loan legislation (S.1238 and H.R.1911) -The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act -Teacher preparation - The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052) -Early Childhood Education training programs

see addendum page-Discussed student loan legislation (S.1238 and H.R.1911) -The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act -Teacher preparation - The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052) -Early Childhood Education training programs

see addendum page-Discussed the Department of Education Audit regarding Professional Development -Discussed the importance of maintaining low student interest rates, which included discussions on both the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (S.1238) and Smarter Solutions for Students Act (H.R.1911) -Discussed the importance of Graduate Education and maintaining strong support for federal programs and initiatives that support it -Discussed the support of a robust reauthorization of the American COMPETES Act, as well as maintain strong support for federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs -Expressed support for the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act (H.R.708) and (S.350) -Discussed support for various grant applications to the Department of Education

See addendum page-Discussed the impact of sequestration and called for its elimination -Expressed support for the Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) -Discussed agency funding priorities including: the National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Science Foundation (NSF); Department of Defense (DoD); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST); Department of Energy (DoE); Department of Education (DoED); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); and the Veterans Administration (VA) -Discussed support for robust funding for related programs within the Energy and Water appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14). -Discussed support for the continued inclusion of language within the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education FY14 report regarding the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).

See addendum pageLabor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Bill (FY13 and FY14): National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERC) and Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing (AFF) funding. Lobbied in support of funding for both programs and asked members to sign on to a Dear Colleague letter. Submitted testimony to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education in support of Advanced Research and Development of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medicine Countermeasures grant through BARDA grant funding to develop a strategic reserve of frozen HSC ready for transplantation. Lobbied several members of the Colorado delegation (House and Senate) in asking for a delegation letter in support of the grant proposal. Lobbied in support of Senator Harkins amendment to The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 (H.R. 933). Lobbied in support of S.Con.Res.8 amendment: Deficit-Neutral Reserve Fund to Increase Funding for Federal Investments in Biomedical Research (Durbin-Moran-Mikulski-Cardin amendment) and amendment for national network of manufacturing innovation in FY14 budget. Labor/HHS/Education Funding: Title VII funding and impact of sequestration. Discussed the National Institute of Health (NIH) budget and the impact to the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Labor/HHS/Education Funding: Lobbied in support of NIH funding increases. Asked members to sign onto a Dear Colleague letter. Informed members on impact of Sequestration on downtown Denver, Anschutz Medical, Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses. Lobbied in support of Emergency watershed protection funds - Waldo Canyon mitigation projects FY14 Energy and Water Bill - requested members sign onto DOE Office of Science Dear Colleague Letter in support. Lobbied in support of FY14 Commerce/Justice/Science Bill - asked members to sign onto Dear Colleaguge Letter in support of National Science Foundation and NOAA OAR.

See addendum page. Signed APLU/AASCU letter supporting public higher education's commitment to increasing the number of undergraduate baccalaureate degrees by 3.8 million by 2025 while containing per student educational cost with the support of state and federal governments. Attended a congressional field hearing at the CO State Capitol to discuss securing educational opportunities for Native American College Students and the Native American Education Act of 2012 (S.3504). Discussed key student safety issues on the Boulder Campus. Reviewed Making College Affordable Act of 2012 (H.R. 6289). The University is neutral on this bill. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Sue Swenson: discussed assistive technology and reviewed the process to transition out of high school for special education students. Discussed AAU-APLU matters related to education and research with John Holdren (Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Chair of the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology).

See addendum page Signed letter in support of the goal of providing new visas for PhD and Masters graduates in STEM fields and to provide a clear path to US Lawful Permanent Resident status for STEM students. Expressed concerns with H.R.6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, which seeks to eliminate the Diversity Visa Lottery (DVL) and does not include the biological sciences in the STEM categorization. Also concerned with new F visa classifications. Expressed support of H.R. 6412, Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012, which would not eliminate the DVL or create new F visa classifications. Advocated support for Safeguarding United States Satellite Leadership and Security Act of 2012 (S.3211) General discussions of support for energy policy and funding. Discussed activities of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). Discussed CU Boulder activities in energy field. Discussed science and technology policy, STEM education, and research at CU Boulder with John Holdren (Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Chair of the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology).

See addendum page Signed letter in support of the goal of providing new visas for PhD and Masters graduates in STEM fields and to provide a clear path to US Lawful Permanent Resident status for STEM students. Expressed concerns with H.R.6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, which seeks to eliminate the Diversity Visa Lottery (DVL) and does not include the biological sciences in the STEM categorization. Also concerned with new F visa classifications. Expressed support of H.R. 6412, Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012, which would not eliminate the DVL or create new F visa classifications. Advocated support for Safeguarding United States Satellite Leadership and Security Act of 2012 (S.3211) General discussions of support for energy policy and funding. Discussed activities of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). Discussed CU Boulder activities in energy field. Discussed science and technology policy, STEM education, and research at CU Boulder with John Holdren (Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Chair of the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology).

H.R. 6506 "Understanding the True Cost of College Act" - CU would prefer to see some of the legislative actions directed towards the Dept. of Education instead of colleges and universities. CU has several suggested changes for this bill.

H.R. 235--Cut Unsustainable and Top-Heavy Spending Act of 2011 (Lobbied against financial aid cuts) Lobbied on increased funding for National Space Grants program FY 2011 Continuing Resolutions (Lobbied on funding for expansion of JILA facilities; lobbied on NIST funding; lobbied on NIH funding; lobbied on financial aid funding cuts; lobbied on NASA cuts and potential funding for Total Solar Irradiance project; lobbied on Department of Energy and NSF funding cuts; lobbied on cuts to Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) Program within the U.S. Department of Educations Title VI programs) FY 2012 Budget (Lobbied on NIH funding; requested DOD funding for cancer research program; lobbied on funding cuts to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers; lobbied on cuts to GK-12 Fellows program; lobbied on cuts to Department of Commerce budget to end publication of the Statistical Abstract of the United States; lobbied on Medicaid funding) Lobbied on FY 2012 reauthorization of the Trade Adjustment Assistance program

See addendum page Agriculture Appropriations Act, HR2112: lobbied for funding for the Integrated Nutrition Education Program Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2596/S1572: lobbied in support of inclusion of the Space Technology Program (NASA) in NASA's FY 12 Operating Plan; lobbied for funding for expansion of J.I.L.A. facilities; lobbied against NASA cuts and for potential funding for Total Solar Irradiance project; requested increased funding for JPSS program which includes TSIS instrument. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, S.1599: lobbied against cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers; lobbied against cuts to Medicaid and Provider Fee funding; lobbied against cuts to Title VI International Program's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) program; lobbied for NIH Funding; lobbied for Title VII & VIII funding; lobbied in support of Pell Grant funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR2219: lobbied for research funding for the National Functional Genomics Center. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2055: lobbied in support of $42 million in funding for Denver VAMC in President's Budget Request. Continuing Resolution, HR2608: lobbied for funding for Patent Trademark Office. Budget Control Act of 2011, S365: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding in debt ceiling negotiations; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding. Joint Committee on Deficit Reducation: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding.

See addendum page Agriculture Appropriations Act, HR2112: lobbied for funding for the Integrated Nutrition Education Program Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2596/S1572: lobbied in support of inclusion of the Space Technology Program (NASA) in NASA's FY 12 Operating Plan; lobbied for funding for expansion of J.I.L.A. facilities; lobbied against NASA cuts and for potential funding for Total Solar Irradiance project; requested increased funding for JPSS program which includes TSIS instrument. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, S.1599: lobbied against cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers; lobbied against cuts to Medicaid and Provider Fee funding; lobbied against cuts to Title VI International Program's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) program; lobbied for NIH Funding; lobbied for Title VII & VIII funding; lobbied in support of Pell Grant funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR2219: lobbied for research funding for the National Functional Genomics Center. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2055: lobbied in support of $42 million in funding for Denver VAMC in President's Budget Request. Continuing Resolution, HR2608: lobbied for funding for Patent Trademark Office. Budget Control Act of 2011, S365: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding in debt ceiling negotiations; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding. Joint Committee on Deficit Reducation: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding.

See addendum page Agriculture Appropriations Act, HR2112: lobbied for funding for the Integrated Nutrition Education Program Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2596/S1572: lobbied in support of inclusion of the Space Technology Program (NASA) in NASA's FY 12 Operating Plan; lobbied for funding for expansion of J.I.L.A. facilities; lobbied against NASA cuts and for potential funding for Total Solar Irradiance project; requested increased funding for JPSS program which includes TSIS instrument. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, S.1599: lobbied against cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers; lobbied against cuts to Medicaid and Provider Fee funding; lobbied against cuts to Title VI International Program's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) program; lobbied for NIH Funding; lobbied for Title VII & VIII funding; lobbied in support of Pell Grant funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR2219: lobbied for research funding for the National Functional Genomics Center. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2055: lobbied in support of $42 million in funding for Denver VAMC in President's Budget Request. Continuing Resolution, HR2608: lobbied for funding for Patent Trademark Office. Budget Control Act of 2011, S365: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding in debt ceiling negotiations; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding. Joint Committee on Deficit Reducation: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding.

See addendum page Agriculture Appropriations Act, HR2112: lobbied for funding for the Integrated Nutrition Education Program Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2596/S1572: lobbied in support of inclusion of the Space Technology Program (NASA) in NASA's FY 12 Operating Plan; lobbied for funding for expansion of J.I.L.A. facilities; lobbied against NASA cuts and for potential funding for Total Solar Irradiance project; requested increased funding for JPSS program which includes TSIS instrument. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, S.1599: lobbied against cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers; lobbied against cuts to Medicaid and Provider Fee funding; lobbied against cuts to Title VI International Program's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) program; lobbied for NIH Funding; lobbied for Title VII & VIII funding; lobbied in support of Pell Grant funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR2219: lobbied for research funding for the National Functional Genomics Center. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR2055: lobbied in support of $42 million in funding for Denver VAMC in President's Budget Request. Continuing Resolution, HR2608: lobbied for funding for Patent Trademark Office. Budget Control Act of 2011, S365: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding in debt ceiling negotiations; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding. Joint Committee on Deficit Reducation: lobbied to preserve science/tech/research funding; lobbied against cuts to Graduate Medical Education funding.

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). H.R. 4204--ENHANCED Act of 2009 (Lobbied for FY 2012 HHS funding for bill) Wrote letter to House and Senate on importance of NASA funding for starshade technology;

2010 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act--Lobbied on I-3 funding Met with House and Senate offices and Department of Education on the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium H.R. 4853--Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (Lobbied in support of education tax provisions in bill, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit, the above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, the enhanced Student Loan Interest Deduction, Section 127 or Employer Provided Education Assistance, and the Individual Retirement Account Charitable Rollover) H.R. 5116--America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Lobbied in support of bill) H.R. 5600--Employee Educational Assistance Act of 2010 (Lobbied in support of bill) S. 285--A bill to make permanent certain education tax incentives, to modify rules relating to college savings plans, and for other purposes (Lobbied in support of bill)

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 President's Budget--Lobbied on funding for the Partnerships for Innovation [PFI] Innovation Ecosystem Program included in the Presidents budget request FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). Met with Senate regarding UCCS partnerships with military on cybersecurity Met with Senate and House regarding raising the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms appropriations to allocated amount

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). H.R. 4204--ENHANCED Act of 2009 (Lobbied for FY 2012 HHS funding for bill) Wrote letter to House and Senate on importance of NASA funding for starshade technology;

H.R. 4899--Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (Lobbied on provision to provide states funding to prevention education jobs loss) S. 3206--Keep Our Educators Working Act (Lobbied on education jobs provision) Wrote letter to Department of Commerce in support of the Colorado Community Anchors Broadband Consortium Grant Application H.R. 5116--America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Lobbied on Miller's Amendment regarding public universities' responses to union requests for information) S. 1373--Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 (Lobbied in support of the bill)

2010 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act--Lobbied on I-3 funding Met with House and Senate offices and Department of Education on the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium H.R. 4853--Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (Lobbied in support of education tax provisions in bill, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit, the above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, the enhanced Student Loan Interest Deduction, Section 127 or Employer Provided Education Assistance, and the Individual Retirement Account Charitable Rollover) H.R. 5116--America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Lobbied in support of bill) H.R. 5600--Employee Educational Assistance Act of 2010 (Lobbied in support of bill) S. 285--A bill to make permanent certain education tax incentives, to modify rules relating to college savings plans, and for other purposes (Lobbied in support of bill)

H.R. 4899--Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (Lobbied on provision to provide states funding to prevention education jobs loss) S. 3206--Keep Our Educators Working Act (Lobbied on education jobs provision) Wrote letter to Department of Commerce in support of the Colorado Community Anchors Broadband Consortium Grant Application H.R. 5116--America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Lobbied on Miller's Amendment regarding public universities' responses to union requests for information) S. 1373--Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 (Lobbied in support of the bill)

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 President's Budget--Lobbied on funding for the Partnerships for Innovation [PFI] Innovation Ecosystem Program included in the Presidents budget request FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). Met with Senate regarding UCCS partnerships with military on cybersecurity Met with Senate and House regarding raising the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms appropriations to allocated amount

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). H.R. 4204--ENHANCED Act of 2009 (Lobbied for FY 2012 HHS funding for bill) Wrote letter to House and Senate on importance of NASA funding for starshade technology;

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). H.R. 4204--ENHANCED Act of 2009 (Lobbied for FY 2012 HHS funding for bill) Wrote letter to House and Senate on importance of NASA funding for starshade technology;

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 President's Budget--Lobbied on funding for the Partnerships for Innovation [PFI] Innovation Ecosystem Program included in the Presidents budget request FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). Met with Senate regarding UCCS partnerships with military on cybersecurity Met with Senate and House regarding raising the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms appropriations to allocated amount

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). H.R. 4204--ENHANCED Act of 2009 (Lobbied for FY 2012 HHS funding for bill) Wrote letter to House and Senate on importance of NASA funding for starshade technology;

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 President's Budget--Lobbied on funding for the Partnerships for Innovation [PFI] Innovation Ecosystem Program included in the Presidents budget request FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). Met with Senate regarding UCCS partnerships with military on cybersecurity Met with Senate and House regarding raising the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms appropriations to allocated amount

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). H.R. 4204--ENHANCED Act of 2009 (Lobbied for FY 2012 HHS funding for bill) Wrote letter to House and Senate on importance of NASA funding for starshade technology;

FY 2011 Budget--Looked at future opportunities to finalize expansion of JILA facilities; and consideration of funding for the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Coordinated efforts to release previously appropriate funds for PhD in Homeland Defense program (FY07 and FY09 funds) FY2011 President's Budget--Lobbied on funding for the Partnerships for Innovation [PFI] Innovation Ecosystem Program included in the Presidents budget request FY2011 Appropriations Bills--Lobbied for increased research funding for NIH, NSF, and NASA; also requested support for the Ultracold Matter Inertial Sensor Systems (S. 3800), the Smart Grid Communications Security Project (S. 3635), the Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium (S. 3686), the Creative Visualization Laboratory (S. 3686), the Health Professions Pipeline for Rural Colorado (S. 3686), the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (S. 3686), the Interstate 225 and Colfax Avenue Reconfiguration (H.R.5850, S. 3644), and the VA hospital at Fitzsimons (H.R. 5822, S. 3615). Met with Senate regarding UCCS partnerships with military on cybersecurity Met with Senate and House regarding raising the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms appropriations to allocated amount