RICHARD JACOB

H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2027, provisions related to funding for student financial, medical research, and grant management. H.R. 8845, Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2027, provisions related to research funding and provisions concerning grant management. H.R. 8495, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY2027, provisions concerning grant management.

H.R. 4312, Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, provisions related to name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes in college athletics. [House]

College Endowment Accountability Act, provision raising the tax rate in section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

H.R. 5894/S. 2624, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations, provisions related to funding for student financial aid and research; amendment that would exclude some schools from receiving any funds from the bill; amendment that would cap reimbursement of facilities and administrative costs of research. H.R. 5893/S. 2321, Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations, provided related to funding for science and engineering research. H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Transportation-HUD Appropriations, provisions related to funding for the Northeast Corridor.

H.R. 5933, the DETERRENT Act, Provisions concerning criteria for disclosure of gifts and contracts, requirement for federal approval of contracts, disclosure of gifts and contracts to employees, and disclosure of foreign investments. H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, provisions making students at some institutions ineligible for federal student loans.

H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act of 2024, provisions related to disclosure of investments.

National Quantum Initiative Act Reauthorization (No bill number available) Provisions authorizing quantum research programs at the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense Safeguarding American Innovation Act (No bill number available) Provisions that would establish new requirements concerning the security of university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Authorization Provisions authorizing the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Competitiveness Legislation (Senator Schumer Proposal) Provisions providing appropriations for the National Science Foundation

VALID Act of 2021 (H.R. 4128/S. 2209) Provisions related to the regulation of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) in academic clinical laboratories FDASLA Act of 2022 (S. 4348) Provisions related to the regulation of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) in academic clinical laboratories

VIPER Act of 2021 (H.R. 5721) Provisions related to the compensation of researchers with appointments at Veterans Medical Centers

VIPER Act of 2021 (H.R. 5721) Provisions related to the compensation of researchers with appointments at Veterans Medical Centers

ENABLERS Act (H.R. 7900) Provisions included in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act related to application of anti-money laundering rules to nonprofit entities. National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (H.R. 6329/S. 1854) Provisions related to governmental approval of international collaborations

National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) Provisions related to visas for scientists and technical experts who work on national security related research

CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346) Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy Office of Science; create a series of new research, development, and education programs; make changes to the EPSCoR program; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities.

America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) Provisions related to visas for entrepreneurs and advanced STEM degree recipients

US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy Office of Science; create a series of new research, development, and education programs; make changes to the EPSCoR program; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy Office of Science; create a series of new research, development, and education programs; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities.

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 (H.R. 5721) Provisions related to the compensation of VA clinical researchers

National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225): Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create new research, development, and education programs. US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260): Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy Office of Science; create a series of new research, development, and education programs; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521): Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy Office of Science; create a series of new research, development, and education programs; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities.

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 (H.R. 5721): Provisions related to the compensation of VA clinical researchers.

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (Part of H.R. 2471): Provisions related to campus climate surveys.

Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376): Provisions related to taxation of Pell Grants, American Opportunity Tax Credit, and the excise tax on net investment income.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684): Provisions related to rail infrastructure.

America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521): Provisions related to visas for entrepreneurs and advanced STEM degree recipients. Communications with Congress recommending that the Administration extend Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians living in the United States and provide Special Student Relief to Ukrainian students.

H.R. 2225: National Science Foundation for the Future Act Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create new research, development, and education programs S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF); create a series of new research, development, and education programs; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities.

Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) Provisions related to the status of noncitizens/undocumented persons

Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) Provisions providing funding for student aid, scientific research, and research equipment and infrastructure Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4502) Provisions providing appropriations for student aid programs and the National Institutes of Health Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4505) Provisions providing appropriations for the National Science Foundation Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4549/S. 2605) Provisions providing appropriations for the Department of Energy research and development programs

Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) Provisions related to the status of undocumented students

Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) Provisions providing funding for student aid, tax issues related to student aid, scientific research, and infrastructure programs Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4502) Provisions providing appropriations for student aid programs and the National Institutes of Health Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4505) Provisions providing appropriations for the National Science Foundation Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4549/S. 2605) Provisions providing appropriations for the Department of Energy research and development programs

H.R. 2225 National Science Foundation for the Future Act: Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create new research, development, and education programs. S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act: Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF); create a series of new research, development, and education programs; establish new requirements concerning science and security related to university research, as well as expand disclosure requirements for universities.

H.R. 869/S.289: RISE Act: Bill that would authorize emergency supplemental funding for federal science agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy H.R. 2225: National Science Foundation for the Future Act: Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create new research, development, and education programs Endless Frontier Act (No bill number available): Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create a series of new research, development, and education programs

H.R. 708/S.168: TREAT Act: Provisions related to expanding telehealth services across state lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and other health emergencies S.3512: VITAL Act: Provisions related to the regulation of laboratory developed tests

Potential legislation to repeal or amend the excise tax on net investment income.

Potential legislation providing a safe harbor for colleges and universities related to claims.

Potential legislation providing for reciprocity of health care licenses among states during a declared public health emergency.

H.R.6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Provisions to support Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, research and related activities. H.R. 6978/S. 3832, Endless Frontier Act: Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create a series of new research, development, and education programs. NSF Reauthorization Act of 2020 (No bill number available): Legislation proposed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to reauthorize the National Science Foundation (NSF), including additional funding and new research programs. Department of Energy Office of Science Reauthorization Act of 2020 (No bill number available): Legislation proposed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC) including additional funding and new research programs. H.R. 7308/S. 4286, RISE Act: Bill that would authorize emergency supplemental funding for federal science agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy. H.R. 7256, National Security Pathway Act: Bill that would create pathways towards permanent residence for international scientists and other technical experts working in fields important for national security.

H.R. 7170, America FIRST Act: Bill that would change policies related to the reporting for foreign gifts to universities.

H.R. 6800, HEROES Act/ S. 4320, Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (part of HEALS package): Provisions related to financial relief for students and colleges and universities; Provisions related to supplemental funding for federal science agencies. H.R. 7667, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Provisions providing appropriations for the National Science Foundation (NSF). H.R. 7614, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Provisions providing appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). H.R. 7613, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Provisions providing appropriations for the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC).

H.R.6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Possible inclusion of language to grant flexibility in visa eligibility to international students engaged in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 7033/S. 3920, SECURE CAMPUS Act: Provisions that would limit student and exchange visitor visas to citizens of the Peoples Republic of China. S. 3837, COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Act: Provisions that would temporarily halt issuance of student and exchange visitor visas to citizens of the Peoples Republic of China. H.R. 7181, Holding China Accountable Act: Provisions that would limit visas issued to citizens of the Peoples Republic of China. H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act: Bill to create pathway to permanent residence for certain aliens, including those who are in the U.S. under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

H.R. 133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (includes Division M - Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021) Provisions related to financial relief for students and colleges and universities; Provisions concerning appropriations for science agencies; Provisions related to supplemental funding for federal science agencies to offset costs associated with COVID-19

H.R.6395: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Possible inclusion of language to grant visa eligibility flexibilities to international students engaged in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 1044/S.386: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act Provisions related to visas for high-skilled immigrants

S. 3997, Safeguarding American Innovation Act: Provisions that would expand OMB authority over science and security issues, limit student and exchange visitor visas, and change policies related to the reporting for foreign gifts to universities. H.R. 6588/S.4205, Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Council Act: Bill that would create a Department of Homeland Security higher education advisory council that would enable higher education institutions to engage with and advise the Department.

H.R. 7170, America FIRST Act: Bill that would change policies related to the reporting for foreign gifts to universities.

H.R.6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Provisions to support Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, research and related activities. H.R. 6978/S. 3832, Endless Frontier Act: Provisions that would authorize additional funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create a series of new research, development, and education programs. NSF Reauthorization Act of 2020 (No bill number available): Legislation proposed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to reauthorize the National Science Foundation (NSF), including additional funding and new research programs. Department of Energy Office of Science Reauthorization Act of 2020 (No bill number available): Legislation proposed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC) including additional funding and new research programs. H.R. 7308/S. 4286, RISE Act: Bill that would authorize emergency supplemental funding for federal science agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy. H.R. 7256, National Security Pathway Act: Bill that would create pathways towards permanent residence for international scientists and other technical experts working in fields important for national security.

H.R. 6800, HEROES Act/S.4318 American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act (part of HEALS package): Provisions related to the creation of a safe and healthy workplace tax credit.

H.R. 6800, HEROES Act/ S. 4320, Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (part of HEALS package): Provisions related to financial relief for students and colleges and universities; Provisions related to supplemental funding for federal science agencies. H.R. 7667, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Provisions providing appropriations for the National Science Foundation (NSF). H.R. 7614, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Provisions providing appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). H.R. 7613, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Provisions providing appropriations for the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC).

Potential legislation providing for reciprocity of health care licenses among states during a declared public health emergency.

Potential legislation providing a safe harbor for colleges and universities related to claims.

S. 1790/, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 - provisions related to basic research funding and policies to safeguard research integrity.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the higher education act. Potential legislation on college access, including college admissions.

S. 874/H.R. 2820, the Dream Act of 2019 - provisions to create a permanent pathway to citizenship for certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and are pursuing an education, work, or service in the Armed Forces. Potential legislation on legal immigration reform. H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act - provisions to create a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and certain others on Temporary Protected Status

H.R. 36, Combatting Sexual Harassment in Science - provisions related to the research agenda and the interagency working group. H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act - provisions related to the interagency working group and the NASEM roundtables role in promoting best practices in ensuring research integrity. Potential legislation to address security issues posed by foreign governments and their agents for university research and collaboration.

Potential legislation related to the tax-exempt sector, including unrelated business income, and tax on net investment income.

S.1399/H.R. 728, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act - provisions related to the programs that support nursing faculty and the supply of future nurses.

H.R. 36, Combatting Sexual Harassment in Science - provisions related to the research agenda and the interagency working group. H.R. 3035, Securing American Science and Technology Act - provisions related to the interagency working group and the NASEM roundtables role in promoting best practices in ensuring research integrity. Potential legislation to address security issues posed by foreign governments and their agents for university research and collaboration.

S. 1790/H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 - provisions related to basic research funding and policies to safeguard research integrity.

Potential legislation to raise or eliminate the budget caps for FY2020 and FY2021. S. xxxx/H.R. 2968, the FY2020 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. xxxx/H.R. 3052 - the FY2020 Interior Appropriations Act - provisions related to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. xxxx/H.R. 3055, the FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. xxxx/H.R. 2740 - the FY2020 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a focus on Pell, campus-based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities, including a new policy on research involving fetal tissue. S. xxxx/H.R. 2960, the FY2020 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe. H.R. 2740, as amended, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act - provisions related to Labor, HHS, Education, Energy and Water, and Defense. H.R. 3055, as amended, FY20202 Consolidated Appropriations Act #2 - provisions related to EPA, NEA, and Commerce, Justice, Science.

S.xxxx/H.R. 728, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act - provisions related to the programs that support nursing faculty and the supply of future nurses.

Potential legislation to reopen the federal government H.J. Res. 28, continuing appropriations through February 15, 2019 H.J.Res. 31, consolidated appropriations for FY2019

Potential legislation related to the tax-exempt sector, including unrelated business income.

S. 3159/H.R. 6157, the FY2019 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. 3073/H.R. 6147 - the FY2019 Interior Appropriations Act - provisions related to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. 3072/H.R. 5952, the FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 3158/H.R. 6470 - the FY2019 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a focus on Pell, campus-based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities, including caps on federal reimbursements of compliance costs. S. 2975/H.R. 5895, the FY2019 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe. H.R. 5895, as amended, the FY2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act - provisions related to the Energy and Water Appropriations. H.R. 6157, Appropriations for DOD, Labor/HHS/Education and Continuing Appropriations for all other agencies.

Potential legislation related to the tax-exempt sector, including unrelated business income.

Potential legislation to extend DACA or to create a permanent pathway to citizenship for certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and are pursuing an education, work, or service in the Armed Forces. Potential legislation on legal immigration reform.

Potential DOT action concerning discrimination in the carriage of animals.

S. 3143/H.R. 6227, the National Quantum Initiative Act - provisions related to the coordination of programs across the government and the authorization of funds to support quantum information science at NSF, DOE, and NIST. Potential legislation to limit the federal reimbursement of the cost of federally sponsored research.

S. 2987/H.R. 5515 - the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act - provisions related to DEF-funded research.

S. 1615, the Dream Act - provisions related to the creation of a permanent pathway to citizenship for certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and are pursuing an education, work, or service in the Armed Forces. Potential legislation on legal immigration reform.

H.R. 4508, the PROSPER Act, with focus on student aid, accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to reauthorize the higher education act. Potential legislation to streamline higher education regulation. Potential regulations on Title IX.

S.xxxx/H.R. 959, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act - provisions related to the programs that support nursing faculty and the supply of future nurses.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation streamline higher ed regulation S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. Potential regulation on the state authorization of distance education

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.

Potential oversight of delays in the processing of tax returns for international students.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to the creation of alternate funding streams for NIH and the establishment of funding priorities within that account. S. 2742, the Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act - provisions related to the creation of smarter regulations though a review of rules governing financial interests, subrecipient monitoring, and the protection of laboratory animals, among others. Potential legislation to create a mandatory funding stream for NIH.

S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization Act - provisions to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes. H.R. 4489, the FLIGHT R&D Act - provisions to permit the use of sUAS for research and teaching.

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). Potential legislation to limit the federal reimbursement of the cost of federally sponsored research.

Potential legislation to reauthorize HRSAs Title VIII Nursing Workforce Programs.

S. 1615, the Dream Act - provisions related to the creation of a permanent pathway to citizenship for certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and are pursuing an education, work, or service in the Armed Forces. Potential legislation on legal immigration reform. S. Amendment 1955 (USA Act), S. Amendment 1958 (Immigration Security and Opportunity Act), S. Amendment 1959 (Secure and Succeed Act) - provisions to address the end of DACA/provide status for dreamers and enhance border security.

H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - provisions related to education tax credits and deductions and the tax-exempt sector.

S. 1615, the Dream Act - provisions related to the creation of a permanent pathway to citizenship for certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and are pursuing an education, work, or service in the Armed Forces. Potential legislation on legal immigration reform. Potential legislation to address the end of DACA/provide status for Dreamers and enhance border security.

H.R. 4508, the PROSPER Act, with focus on student aid, accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to reauthorize the higher education act. Potential legislation to streamline higher education regulation. S. 856, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - provisions concerning the prevention and adjudication of campus sexual misconduct, including the climate survey, the penalties for noncompliance, and the training of campus administrators. Potential regulations on Title IX.

Potential legislation to reauthorize HRSAs Title VIII Nursing Workforce Programs.

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). Potential legislation to limit the federal reimbursement of the cost of federally sponsored research.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to streamline higher education regulation. S. 856, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - provisions concerning the prevention and adjudication of campus sexual misconduct, including the climate survey, the penalties for noncompliance, and the training of campus administrators.

S. xxxx/H.R. 3219, the FY2018 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. xxx/H.R. 3354 - the FY2018 Interior Appropriations Act - provisions related to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. 1662/H.R. 3267, the FY2018 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 1771/H.R. 3358 - the FY2018 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a focus on Pell, campus-based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S. xxx/H.R. xxx the FY2018 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe. H.Con.Res. 71/S. Con. Res. 25 - budget functions related to health (550), general science, space, & technology (250), and education (500).

Potential legislation on employer-employee relations.

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). Potential legislation to limit the federal reimbursement of the cost of federally sponsored research.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to streamline higher education regulation. S. 856, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - provisions concerning the prevention and adjudication of campus sexual misconduct, including the climate survey, the penalties for noncompliance, and the training of campus administrators.

Administrative action to suspend premium processing for H-1B visas. Potential legislation on legal immigration reform. S. 3542, the Bar Removal of Immigrants Who Dream and Grow the Economy Act also known as the BRIDGE Act. Provisions of interest include the creation of provisional protective status and work authorization for certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. as children, are enrolled in higher education, and seek to become valued contributors to the U.S.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to streamline higher education regulation. Potential legislation on campus sexual misconduct.

Potential legislation on employer-employee relations.

Potential legislation to reform education tax credits and deductions.

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring.

Potential legislation to provide relief from sequestration. S. 3000/H.R. 5293, the FY2017 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. 3068/H.R. 5538 - the FY2017 Interior Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. 2837/H.R. 5393, the FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 3040/H.R. xxxx - the FY2017 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a particular focus on Pell, campus based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S. 2028/H.R. 3878, the FY2017 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe

Potential legislation to extend FTC enforcement to solicitations for sham charities.

S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization Act - provisions to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes. H.R. 4489, the FLIGHT R&D Act - provisions to permit the use of sUAS for research and teaching.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation streamline higher ed regulation S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. Potential regulation on the state authorization of distance education

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.

Potential legislation to extend FTC enforcement to solicitations for sham charities.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation streamline higher ed regulation S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. Potential regulation on the state authorization of distance education

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to the creation of alternate funding streams for NIH and the establishment of funding priorities within that account. S. 2742, the Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act - provisions related to the creation of smarter regulations though a review of rules governing financial interests, subrecipient monitoring, and the protection of laboratory animals, among others. Potential legislation to create a mandatory funding stream for NIH.

Potential legislation to provide relief from sequestration. S. 3000/H.R. 5293, the FY2017 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. 3068/H.R. 5538 - the FY2017 Interior Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. 2837/H.R. 5393, the FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 3040/H.R. xxxx - the FY2017 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a particular focus on Pell, campus based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S. 2028/H.R. 3878, the FY2017 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe

Potential oversight of delays in the processing of tax returns for international students.

Potential legislation to reform the patent system. Potential legislation to reform copyright law.

H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to the allocation of $4.8 billion over 10 years to the National Institutes of Health in support of the Cancer Moonshot, BRAIN, and Precision Medicine Initiatives, and the Research Policy Board tasked with identifying means of reducing administrative burdens, among others. S. 2742, the Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act - provisions related to the creation of smarter regulations though a review of rules governing financial interests, subrecipient monitoring, and the protection of laboratory animals, among others. Potential legislation related to the research use of fetal tissue.

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - provisions related to the authorization of funding for NSF, regulatory reform, and new commercialization and proof-of-concept grant programs.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to streamline higher education regulation. S. 3368, the Access, Success and Persistence in Reshaping Education (ASPIRE) Act - provisions related to the new standards of Pell enrollment for U.S. institutions of higher education. S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement.

Potential legislation to reform education tax credits and deductions.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation to streamline higher ed regulation. S. xxxx, the Access, Success and Persistence in Reshaping Education (ASPIRE) Act - provisions related to the new standards of Pell enrollment for U.S. institutions of higher education. S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. Potential legislation on the conversion of for-profit institutions of higher education to non-profit status.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to the creation of alternate funding streams for NIH and the establishment of funding priorities within that account. S. 2742, the Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act - provisions related to the creation of smarter regulations though a review of rules governing financial interests, subrecipient monitoring, and the protection of laboratory animals, among others. Potential legislation to create a mandatory funding stream for NIH

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE. S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - provisions related to the authorizations for NSF and NIST, regulatory reform, and new commercialization and proof-of-concept grant programs.

Potential legislation to reform the patent system. Potential legislation to reform copyright law.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to the creation of alternate funding streams for NIH and the establishment of funding priorities within that account. S. 2742, the Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act - provisions related to the creation of smarter regulations though a review of rules governing financial interests, subrecipient monitoring, and the protection of laboratory animals, among others. Potential legislation to create a mandatory funding stream for NIH.

S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization Act - provisions to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes. H.R. 4489, the FLIGHT R&D Act - provisions to permit the use of sUAS for research and teaching.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. Potential legislation streamline higher ed regulation S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. Potential regulation on the state authorization of distance education

Potential legislation to extend FTC enforcement to solicitations for sham charities.

Potential oversight of delays in the processing of tax returns for international students.

Potential legislation to allow the VA to modify the patents of certain medical technologies.

H.Con. Res. xxx, - provisions to establish the budget for FY2017 and setting forth budget levels for FY2017 thru FY2026. Potential legislation to provide relief from sequestration. S. xxxx/H.R. xxxx, the FY2017 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. xxxx/H.R. xxxx - the FY2017 Interior Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. xxxx/H.R. xxxx, the FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. xxxx/H.R. xxxx - the FY2017 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a particular focus on Pell, campus-based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S. xxxx/H.R. xxxx, the FY2017 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe.

H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 - provisions to provide relief from sequestration for discretionary spending for FY2016 and FY2017. H.R. 719, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 - provisions to avoid a government shutdown. H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - provisions related to the funding of research and education. Also provisions to make permanent the American Opportunity Tax Credit, to extend the above-the-line deduction for tuition and related expenses, and to make permanent the Charitable IRA Rollover. S. 1558/H.R. 2685, the FY2016 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. 1645/H.R. 3020 - the FY2016 Interior Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S.XXXX/H.R. 2578, the FY2016 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 1695/H.R. 3020 - the FY2016 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a particular focus on Pell, campus-based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S.XXXX/H.R. 2028, the FY2016 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe.

Potential amendments to the Federal Aviation Act to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes.

H.R. 9, the Innovation Act - provisions concerning the legal standard for awarding attorneys fees, joinder, and pleading requirements. S. 1137, the PATENT Act - provisions concerning the standards for awarding attorneys fees, recovery of fees, and pleadings.

Potential amendments to the Federal Aviation Act to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes.

HR 2289-The Commodity End-User Relief Act - Provisions related to oversight of endowments.

Potential legislation to reduce administrative burden for researchers. H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to the creation of alternate funding streams for NIH and the establishment of funding priorities within that account. H.R. 1806, the America Competes Act - provisions related to authorization and allocation of funds for NSF, DOE Office of Science and NIST, the misrepresentation of research results, and the reproducibility of research results.

Potential legislation to streamline and clarify the Department of Educations regulation of colleges and universities, based on the report, Recalibrating Regulation of Colleges and Universities. Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. S. 108, the Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act (FAST Act) - provisions related to the simplification of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the restoration of year-round Pell grants. S. 85, the Repay Act - provisions related to the consolidation of student loan repayment programs into two options and the limits on loan forgiveness. S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. H.R. 3694, the Higher Education Extension Act - legislation to extend the Perkins loan program for one year.

HR 2289-The Commodity End-User Relief Act - Provisions related to oversight of endowments.

H.R. 9, the Innovation Act - provisions concerning the legal standard for awarding attorneys fees, joinder, and pleading requirements. S. 1137, the PATENT Act - provisions concerning the standards for awarding attorneys fees, recovery of fees, and pleadings. H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act - provisions related to efforts to address bad faith demand letters, including authorizing a greater role for the FTC and state attorneys general.

Potential legislation to streamline and clarify the Department of Educations regulation of colleges and universities, based on the report, Recalibrating Regulation of Colleges and Universities. Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, with focus on accreditation, consumer information, and institutional risk-sharing. S. 108, the Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act (FAST Act) - provisions related to the simplification of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the restoration of year-round Pell grants. S. 85, the Repay Act - provisions related to the consolidation of student loan repayment programs into two options and the limits on loan forgiveness. S. 590/H.R. 1310, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement.

Potential amendments to the Federal Aviation Act to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes.

S. 289, the American Cures Act - provisions related to the creation of alternate funding streams for NIH, thereby ensuring an increase of GDP-indexed inflation plus five percent for biomedical research. H.R. 531, the Accelerating Biomedical Research Act - provisions that would make a budget cap adjustment to increase funding for NIH. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act - provisions and definitions surrounding the prohibition on EPA concerning the use of certain scientific research, including public health data, in the promulgation of regulation. Potential legislation to reauthorize the America COMPETES Act.

H.R. 26 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization - provisions concerning the public/private compensation for insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism

H.R. 9, the Innovation Act - provisions concerning the modification of the standard for awarding attorneys fees, joinder, covered business methods, and pleading/discovery requirements.

Draft Harkin legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act - provisions related to graduate education, accreditation, student aid provisions, international education programs, and institutional performance measures broadly. S. 2692/H.R. 5354, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. S. 1969 - College Affordability and Innovation Act - provisions concerning the independent commission of stakeholders and the accountability standards developed by that commission. Potential regulation on the state authorization of distance education Campus sexual misconduct generally and the recommended climate survey specifically.

Potential amendments on peer review at federal research agencies. H.R. 5650, legislation to grant a federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors - provisions related to the importance and benefits of academic innovation.

Potential regulation concerning the use of unmanned aircraft in research and education

H.R. 4932/S. xxxx - Energy and Water Appropriations for FY2015- provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx /S. xxxx - Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations for FY2015 - provisions related to biomedical research, federal student aid, including Pell grants and campus based aid programs, and programs that support graduate and international education. H.R.4660/S. 2437 - Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations for FY2015 - provisions related to support for the physical and social sciences and engineering at NSF and NASA as well as STEM education at both agencies. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx - Interior Appropriations for FY2015 - provisions related to support for the NEA and NEH. Potential legislation to eliminate sequestration and reinvest in research, education and infrastructure.

Draft Harkin legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act - provisions related to graduate education, accreditation, student aid provisions, international education programs, and institutional performance measures broadly. S. 2692, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement.

Potential legislation to reauthorize the higher education act. *draft regulation on state authorization of distance education* - USED only

H.R. 2061/S. 994 - the DATA Act - provisions to harmonize and streamline metrics and create a more unified data reporting and management system across federal agencies

H.Con.Res.96 - budget resolution for FY2015 - provisions concerning discretionary spending general and budget functions related to research and education specifically. H.R. 4923/S. xxxx - Energy and Water Appropriations for FY2015- provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx /S. xxxx - Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations for FY2015 - provisions related to biomedical research, federal student aid, including Pell grants and campus based aid programs, and programs that support graduate and international education. H.R.4660/S. 2437 - Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations for FY2015 - provisions related to support for the physical and social sciences and engineering at NSF and NASA as well as STEM education at both agencies. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx - Interior Appropriations for FY2015 - provisions related to support for the NEA and NEH. Potential legislation to eliminate sequestration and reinvest in research, education and infrastructure.

S. 1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act - provisions concerning the modification of the standard for awarding attorneys fees, joinder, covered business methods, and pleading/discovery requirements

S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act provisions concerning DREAM-eligible students, the merit-based and employment-based immigration process, including streamlined processes for graduates of U.S. universities in STEM fields and backlogs in green card applications, dual intent for students, temporary work authorization for high skilled individuals and E-verify.

H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act provisions concerning the modification of the standard for awarding attorneys fees, joinder, covered business methods, and pleading/discovery requirements.S. 1729, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act similar to the above. S. 1612, the Patent Litigation Integrity Act similar to the above. S. 2049, the Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act - provisions related to FTCs authority to target bad faith demand letters

H.R. 3393, the Student and Family Tax Simplification Act provisions relating to the consolidation of the tuition deduction, the HOPE tax credit, the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.Potential legislation top address expiring tax provisions, including the IRA charitable rollover, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, Section 127 and the tuition deduction. H.R. xxxx (discussion draft) the Tax Reform Act provisions concerning the simplification of education incentives, modifications to the treatment of charitable contributions and tax exempt entities, and excise taxes related to investment income.

H.R. 3547, Consolidated Appropriations for FY2014 provisions relating to support for scientific research and education, including at NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and NASA, as well as student aid and other higher education programs at ED.H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx Energy and Water Appropriations for FY2015 provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx /S. xxxx Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations for FY2015 provisions related to biomedical research, federal student aid, including Pell grants and campus based aid programs, and programs that support graduate and international education. H.R.xxxx/S. xxxx Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations for FY2015 provisions related to support for the physical and social sciences and engineering at NSF and NASA as well as STEM education at both agencies. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx Interior Appropriations for FY2015 provisions related to support for the NEA and NEH. Potential legislation to eliminate sequestration and reinvest in research, education and infrastructure.

S. 1969, the College Affordability and Innovation Act provisions concerning the creation of a Commission to establish new accountability requirements for continued eligibility for federal student aid.Potential legislation reforming higher education and reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. Potential legislation concerning the use of CSS Profile, an application used to award institutional financial aid.

H.R. 3316, the GRANT Act provisions concerning disclosures and management reforms at federal agencies that conduct peer reviewed grant competitions.H.R. 2061/S. 994 the DATA Act provisions to harmonize and streamline metrics and create a more unified data reporting and management system across federal agencies.

H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act provisions concerning the modification of the standard for awarding attorneys fees, joinder, covered business methods, and pleading/discovery requirements.S. 1612, the Patent Litigation Integrity Act similar to the above.

Potential legislation reforming higher education and reauthorizing the Higher Education Act.

H.R. 2981, the TRANSFER Act provisions to evaluate the scientific or technical merit and the commercial feasibility of research-based technologies and speed transfer of these university discoveries into the marketplace.H.R. 527/S. 783, the Helium Stewardship Act provisions concerning the availability of helium from the national reserve to research universities. America COMPETES Act discussion draft provisions concerning the authorization of funds and the creation of new programs at the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energys Office of Science and NIST, provisions to address the participation of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields, and the reorganization and expansion of STEM education programs. EINSTEIN Act discussion draft provisions concerning the authorization of funds and the prioritization of programs in the Department of Energys Office of Science FIRST (Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology) Act discussion draft provisions concerning the authorization of funds and the management of programs under the National Science Foundation as well as provisions concerning public access, the reorganization of STEM education programs, and technology transfer. Potential legislation concerning the social, behavioral and economic sciences at NSF, NIH and DOD.

S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act provisions concerning DREAM-eligible students, the merit-based and employment-based immigration process, including streamlined processes for graduates of U.S. universities in STEM fields and backlogs in green card applications, dual intent for students, temporary work authorization for high skilled individuals and E-verify.

Potential legislation to change the charitable deduction and to create disincentives for charitable giving. H.R. 8, Tax Relief Extension Act - issues related to the fiscal cliff and expiring tax provisions, including the IRA charitable rollover, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, Section 127 and the tuition deduction.

Potential legislation to avoid sequestration. H. Con. Res. 25 - House budget resolution for FY2014 - provisions concerning funding allocations for the following budget functions: 050 (National Defense), 250 (Science, Space and Technology), 500 (Education and Training), and 550 (Health).S. Con. Res. 8 Senate budget resolution for FY2014 provisions concerning funding allocations for the following budget functions: 050 (National Defense), 250 (Science, Space and Technology), 500 (Education and Training), and 550 (Health). H.R. 2609/S. 1245 Energy and Water Appropriations for FY2014 provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. S. 1284 /H.R. xxxx Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations for FY2014 provisions related to biomedical research, federal student aid, including Pell grants and campus based aid programs, and programs that support graduate and international education. H.R.xxxx/S. 1329 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations for FY2014 provisions related to support for the physical and social sciences and engineering at NSF and NASA as well as STEM education at both agencies. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx Interior Appropriations for FY2014 provisions related to support for the NEA and NEH.

Potential legislation to change the charitable deduction and to create disincentives for charitable giving. H.R. 8, Tax Relief Extension Act - issues related to the fiscal cliff and expiring tax provisions, including the IRA charitable rollover, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, Section 127 and the tuition deduction.

S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act provisions concerning DREAM-eligible students, the merit-based and employment-based immigration process, including streamlined processes for graduates of U.S. universities in STEM fields and backlogs in green card applications, dual intent for students, temporary work authorization for high skilled individuals and E-verify.

Potential legislation to change the charitable deduction and to create disincentives for charitable giving. H.R. 8 - Tax Relief Extension Act - issues related to the fiscal cliff and expiring tax provisions, including the IRA charitable rollover, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, Section 127 and the tuition deduction.

S. 3600/H.R. 2146 - the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act provisions concerning the creation of new quarterly reporting requirements for federal grant recipients. Issues related to travel in the Conflict of Interest regulations.

H.R. xxxx/S. 3295 FY2013 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding for biomedical research, education and training, and student aid. Also, bill language concerning economic research, NIH salary caps, and the allocation of intramural and extramural research. H.R. 5856 FY2013 DOD Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding for basic and applied research. H.Res. 117 FY2013 Continuing Appropriations provisions concerning nondefense discretionary funding through March, 2013. H.R. 5325/S. 2465 FY2013 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions concerning funding for the Department of Energy and the research and science accounts specifically. H.R. 5326/S. 2323 FY2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill provisions concerning funding for the National Science Foundation and NASA and the research and education accounts specifically. S . xxxx/H.R. 6091 FY2013 Interior Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding for the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities.

H.R. xxxx/S. 3295 FY2013 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding for biomedical research, education and training, and student aid. Also, bill language concerning economic research, NIH salary caps, and the allocation of intramural and extramural research. H.R. 5856 FY2013 DOD Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding for basic and applied research. H.Res. 117 FY2013 Continuing Appropriations provisions concerning nondefense discretionary funding through March, 2013. H.R. 5325/S. 2465 FY2013 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions concerning funding for the Department of Energy and the research and science accounts specifically. H.R. 5326/S. 2323 FY2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill provisions concerning funding for the National Science Foundation and NASA and the research and education accounts specifically. S . xxxx/H.R. 6091 FY2013 Interior Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding for the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities.

S. 3267 - American Opportunity Tax Credit Permanence and Consolidation Act provisions concerning tax credits for higher education expenses. H.R. 4137 Employee Educational Assistance Act of 2012 provisions concerning tax treatment of employer-provided educational assistance.

S. xxxx/H.R. 2146 - Digital Accountability and Transparency Act provisions concerning the creation of new quarterly reporting requirements for federal grant recipients. H.R. 3433 Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act - provisions concerning the public disclosure of peer review panelists and funded grant proposals.

Legal issues related to universities self funded student health plans and their treatment under the Affordable Care Act.

S. 3185- Securing the Talent America Requires (STAR) Act provisions concerning the creation of a new visa category for students who have been admitted to a U.S. institution of higher education in a STEM degree field. H.R. xxxx - Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology (SMART) Jobs Act of 2012 provisions concerning the availability of employment based visas for graduates with an advanced degree from a U.S. institution of higher education.

S. xxxx/H.R. 2146 - the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act provisions concerning the creation of new quarterly reporting requirements for federal grant recipients. H.R. 3433 - the Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act of 2011 provisions concerning the posting of full grant proposals to a federal website as well as provisions to make the identity of peer reviewers publicly available.

Possible legislation to reform the Pell Grant program. H.R. 2117/S. 1222 legislation concerning the Department of Educations regulations on credit hour and state authorization.

H.R. 2596/S. 1572 the FY2012 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill - provisions concerning research and education at NSF, NASA and NIST. H.R. 2354/S. xxxx the FY2012 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx/S. 1599 the FY2012 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations bill provisions concerning student and campus based aid, international and foreign language education as well as research funding for NIH. Also, policies concerning salary cap for extramural awards, restructuring at NIH, and the number of new NIH awards. H.R. 2584/S. xxxx the FY2012 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. S. 672/H.R. xxxx the Budget Control Act of 2011 Provisions concerning the reduction in domestic discretionary spending, including research and education. H.R. 2017 Continuing Appropriations Act for FY2012 provisions to provide funding through October 4, 2011. H.R. 2608 2nd Continuing Appropriations Act for FY2012 provisions to provide funding through November 18, 2011. H.R. 2560 the Cut, Cap and Balance Act provisions concerning the reduction in domestic discretionary spending, including research and education.

S. 952/H.R. 1842 the DREAM Act provisions concerning the creation of a pathway to earned citizenship for children who were brought to the U.S. illegally before age 15.

S. xxxx/H.R. 2146 - the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act provisions concerning the creation of new quarterly reporting requirements for federal grant recipients.

H.R. 1425/S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act provisions concerning the set-aside from federal research budgets to fund the SBIR/STTR programs and the proof of concept centers. S. 473/H.R. 901 the Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Security Authorization Act provisions concerning the reporting and security of small geographically dispersed amounts of potentially hazardous chemicals. Potential legislation to defund social, behavioral and economic science.

H.R. 1249/S. 23 America Invents Act Provisions concerning patents and the USPTO.

H.R. xxxx/S. 515 Patent Reform Act Provisions concerning patents.

H.R. 5136/S. 3454 - FY11 National Defense Authorization Act provisions concerning the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell and the adoption of the DREAM Act. H.R. 6520/S. 4023 the Dont Ask, Dont Tell Repeal Act provisions to repeal the ban on Dont Ask, Dont Tell, consistent with prescribed timelines and certification requirements.

H.R. 4853 legislation to extend expiring higher education tax provisions, including the above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, the IRA charitable rollover, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, employer-provided educational assistance benefits, student loan interest deduction, and the R&D tax credit.

H.R. 6497 the DREAM Act provisions that create a pathway to earned citizenship for the certain undocumented children who entered the U.S. as minors and meet limited eligibility criteria, including graduation from a U.S. college or university or military service.

Potential legislation to ensure the quality of higher education and the for-profit sector in particular.

H.R. 5136/S. 3280 - FY11 National Defense Authorization Act Provisions concerning the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell and the adoption of the DREAM Act.

H.R. 1751/S. 729 the DREAM Act Provisions concerning the status of undocumented students who meet certain eligibility criteria, including graduation from a U.S. college or university.

S. 3447 the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Improvement Act Provisions concerning educational assistance to participating institutions of higher education.

FY12 budget for NSF, NASA and NEH

H.R. xxxx/S. 515 Patent Reform Act Provisions concerning patents. HR 5322 - Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010 - provisions concerning patent fees.

H.Con.Res. xxx/S.Con.Res. xxx - FY11 budget resolution - Provisions concerning funding allocations for the following budget functions: 050 (National Defense), 250 (Science, Space and Technology), 500 (Education and Training), and 550 (Health). H.J.Res. 45 legislation to raise the statutory debt limit amendment to rescind student aid and international education funding. HR xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill - provisions concerning research and education at NSF, NASA and NIST. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations bill provisions concerning student and campus based aid as well as research funding for NIH. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. H.R. 4899 - FY10 Supplemental provisions to address the shortfall in the Pell grant program.

H.R. 5116 the America COMPETES Act provisions concerning the authorization of appropriations and programs for NSF, DOE Office of Science (including ARPA-e and the Energy Innovation Hubs) and NIST.

H.R. 5136/S. 3280 - FY11 National Defense Authorization Act provisions concerning the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell.

H.R. 1461/S. 813 the Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act provisions concerning the application of the NLRA to teaching and research assistants.

S. 3447 the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Improvement Act provisions concerning educational assistance to participating institutions of higher education.

Conference Report to H.R. 4173/S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act provisions affecting management of endowments.

H.R. 1283/S. 3065 - Military Readiness Enhancement Acct provisions concerning a report on access to ROTC at institutions of higher education.

H.Con.Res. xxx/S.Con.Res. xxx - FY11 budget resolution - Provisions concerning funding allocations for the following budget functions: 050 (National Defense), 250 (Science, Space and Technology), 500 (Education and Training), and 550 (Health). H.J.Res. 45 legislation to raise the statutory debt limit amendment to rescind student aid and international education funding. HR xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill - provisions concerning research and education at NSF, NASA and NIST. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations bill provisions concerning student and campus based aid as well as research funding for NIH. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2011 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. H.R. 4872 the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act Provisions concerning student and employee health coverage, Pell grants, and other education programs.

H.R. 3221/S. xxxx the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act provisions concerning the transition to Direct Lending, the restructuring of the Perkins program and the expansion of the Pell grant program.

H.R. 2868/S. xxxx the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 provisions concerning the application of requirements to academic research laboratories.

H.R. 1461/S. 813 the Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act provisions concerning the application of the NLRA to teaching and research assistants.

H.R. 1751/S. 729 the DREAM Act provisions concerning the status of undocumented students who meet certain eligibility criteria, including graduation from a U.S. college or university.

H.R. 4213/S. xxx legislation to extend for one-year, through 2010, dozens of tax provisions that expired Dec. 31, 2009 provisions concerning tuition deduction, rthe IRA charitable rollover and the R&D tax credit. Potential legislation on itemized charitable deductions, FICA tax exception for students, tax-exclusion for employer provided health care, and flexible health savings accounts. H.R. 690/S. 144 the MOBILE Cell Phone Act of 2009 provisions concerning the taxation of employer provided cell phones.

H.R. 2868/S. xxxx the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 provisions concerning the application of requirements to academic research laboratories.

H.R. 3221/S. xxxx the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act provisions concerning the transition to Direct Lending, the restructuring of the Perkins program and the expansion of the Pell grant program.

H.R. 2425/S. 1233 - the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 provisions concerning the cap and trade system and clean energy technologies.

H.R. 1751/S. 729 the DREAM Act provisions concerning the status of undocumented students who meet certain eligibility criteria, including graduation from a U.S. college or university.

H.R. 33962/S. xxxx - Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 provisions concerning student and employee provided health care, graduate medical education, and comparative effectiveness research.

Potential legislation on itemized charitable deductions, FICA tax exception for students, tax-exclusion for employer provided health care, and flexible health savings accounts. H.R. 690/S. 144 the MOBILE Cell Phone Act of 2009 provisions concerning the taxation of employer provided cell phones.

H.R. 1461/S. 813 the Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act provisions concerning the application of the NLRA to teaching and research assistants.

Expected final rule on NAGPRA

Potential legislation on itemized charitable deductions, FICA tax exception for students, tax-exclusion for employer provided health care, and flexible health savings accounts. H.R. 690/S. 144 the MOBILE Cell Phone Act of 2009 provisions concerning the taxation of employer provided cell phones.

H.R. 1409/S. 560 the Employee Free Choice Act provisions concerning secret ballot elections and binding arbitration. H.R. 1461/S. 813 the Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act provisions concerning the application of the NLRA to teaching and research assistants.

H.R. 3221/S. xxxx the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act provisions concerning the transition to Direct Lending, the restructuring of the Perkins program and the expansion of the Pell grant program.

H.R. xxxx/S. 515 Patent Reform Act Provisions concerning patents.

H.R. 2868/S. xxxx the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 provisions concerning the application of requirements to academic research laboratories.

H.R. 2965/S. 1233 The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 provisions concerning set-asides and the eligibility of venture capital-financed businesses for SBIR/STTR funding.

HR 2847/S. xxxx the FY2010 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill - provisions concerning research and education at NSF, NASA and NIST. H.R. 3183/S. 1436 the FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. 3293/S. xxxx the FY2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations bill provisions concerning Pell grants and Perkins loans as well as research funding for NIH. H.R. 2996/S. xxxx the FY2010 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Upcoming Rule on NAGPRA provisions concerning the repatriation of museum artifacts and human remains.

H.R. 1/S. 1 - the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provisions concerning Pell grants and research funding at NSF, NIH, DOE, and NASA. H.Con.Res. 85/S. Con. Res.13 the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 Provisions concerning funding allocations for the following budget functions: 050 (National Defense), 250 (Science, Space and Technology), 500 (Education and Training), and 550 (Health). HR 2847/S. xxxx the FY2010 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill - provisions concerning research and education at NSF, NASA and NIST. H.R. xxxx/S. 1436 the FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill provisions related to the Department of Energys Office of Science, including basic and applied energy research and education. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx the FY2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations bill provisions concerning Pell grants and Perkins loans as well as research funding for NIH. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

H.R. 1788 the "False Claims Correction Act of 2009" - provisions concerning overpayments.

Potential legislation on federal student loans, including the transition to Direct Lending and the restructuring of the Perkins loan program.

H.R. xxxx/S. 515 Patent Reform Act Provisions concerning patents. H.R. 1548 Pathways for Biosimilars Act provisions concerning exclusivity for follow-on biologics.

H.R. 2868/S. xxxx the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 provisions concerning the application of requirements to academic research laboratories.

H.R. 1409/S. 560 the Employee Free Choice Act provisions concerning secret ballot elections and binding arbitration. H.R. 1461/S. 813 the Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act provisions concerning the application of the National Labor Relations Act to teaching and research assistants.

Potential legislation on itemized charitable deductions, FICA tax exemption for students, tax-exclusion for employer provided health care, and flexible health savings accounts. H.R. 690/S. 144 the MOBILE Cell Phone Act of 2009 provisions concerning the taxation of employer provided cell phones.

Issues relating to matching requirements under DOEs ARPA program.

Issues related to the implementation of the Yellow Ribbon program.

Potential legislation concerning chemical security within university and academic medical facilities.

S. 301 the Physician Payment Sunshine Act - provisions concerning disclosure of financial interests

Potential legislation concerning university endowments. H.R. 6049/S.xxxx Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 Provisions concerning tuition tax deduction, IRA charitable roll-over and the research and development tax credit. Potential legislation concerning the itemized charitable tax deduction.

H.R. 1409/S. 560 the Employee Free Choice Act provisions concerning secret ballot elections and binding arbitration. H.R. 1461/S. 813 the Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act provisions concerning the application of the NLRA to teaching and research assistants.

Issues related to the implementation of the Yellow Ribbon program

H.R. 1908/S.1145 - Patent Reform Act - Provisions concerning patents H.R. 5889 - Orphan Works Act - Provisions concerning the definition of a qualified search for copyrighted materials

American Competitiveness Inititative - Provisions concerning basic research in the physical sciences at NSF, NIST and the Department of Energy's Office of Science. H.R. xxxx/S. 3182 FY09 Science, State, Justice and Commerce Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for aeronautics and space science research at NASA, research and related activities at NSF, and core research programs at NIST. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Defense Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for DARPA and basic research as well as the indirect cost rate for universities conducting basic research. H.R.xxxx/S. 3258 FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the Department of Energys Office of Science. H.R. xxxx/S. 3230 FY09 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for NIH and student financial aid programs. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. H.R. 2638 FY09 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act provisions concerning funding levels for NIH, NSF, DOE, Education, NEA, NEH, NASA, NIST, and DOD as well as funds to address the current shortfall in Pell Grants.

H.R. 4317 - the College Opportunity and Affordability Act - Provisions concerning federal student aid, international education, reporting requirements and oversight rules. H.R. 6160 - the Roosevelt Scholars Act Provisions concerning scholarships for graduate students to prepare for careers in the federal government. H. R. 1777 - the Need-Based Educational Aid Act - Provisions to permananetly extend the treatment of need-based education aid under anti-trust laws. H.R. 3195 - the ADA Restoration Act - Provisions concerning the definition of disability in the context of higher education.

H.R.5819 - SBIR/STTR Authorization Act - Provisions concerning the amount of research funds set aside for SBIR and the conditions for eligibility for small businesses.

H. R. 5715/S.2815 - The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Provisions concerning borrowing limits for federal loans and the ability of the Department to purchase student loans from private lenders. S. 1614 - the Higher Educations Amendments Act - Provisions concerning federal student aid, international education, reporting requirements and oversight rules. H.R. 3209/S.2212 - the Teachers Professional Development Institute Act - Provisions concerning professional development for K-12 teachers. H.R. 1777 - the Need-Based Educational Aid Act - Provisions to extend the anti-trust exemption concerning methods of needs analysis.

Potential legislation concerning university endowments. H.R. 6049/S.xxx - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 - Provisions concerning tuition tax deduction, IRA charitable rollover and the research and development tax credit. H.R 5719/S.2668 - Provisions concerning the tax treatment of employer-provided cell phones and PDAs.

S.1145 - Patent Reform Act - Provisions concerning patents.

H.R.3195/S. xxxx the ADA Restoration Act Provisions concerning the definition of disability and the expansion of major life activities.

Potential legislation and to raise the cap on H-1B visas and to extend Optional Practical Training for international students at American colleges and universities. Draft regulation to extend Optional Practical Training for international students at American colleges and universities.

H.Con.Res. 312/S.Con.Res. 70 House and Senate budget resolutions for FY09 Provisions concerning funding allocations for the following budget functions: 050 (National Defense), 250 (Science, Space and Technology), 500 (Education and Training), and 550 (Health). H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Supplemental Appropriations Act Inclusion of provisions to provide supplemental funding for the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Science, State, Justice and Commerce Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for aeronautics and space science research at NASA, research and related activities at NSF, and core research programs at NIST. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Defense Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for DARPA and basic research as well as the indirect cost rate for universities conducting basic research. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the Department of Energys Office of Science. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for NIH and student financial aid programs. H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx FY09 Interior Appropriations Act Provisions concerning funding levels for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

S. 1145 Patent Reform Act Provisions concerning patents.

H.R. 2272/S.761 - the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science ACT (COMPETES) - Provisions concerning research, STEM education at the K-12 undergraduate and graduate levels and ARPA-e

H. R. 3162/S.1893 - The Children's Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007 - Areas of interest include physician reimbursement rates and health coverage for low income children.

S.1614 - the Higher Education Amendments Act - Provisions concerning federal student aid, international education, reporting requirements and oversight rules H.R. 4137 - the College Opportunity and Affordability Act - Provisions concerning federal student aid, international education, reporting requirements and oversight rules

DHS Chemical Inventory Rule - Provisions concerning the inventory of certain chemicals on college campuses

H.R. 1908/S.1145 - Patent Reform Act - Provisions concerning patents S. 1695 - Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act - Provisions concerning follow-on biologics

American Competitiveness Initiative - Provisions concerning basic research in the physical sciences at NSF, NIST and the Department of Energy's Office of Science. H.R. 3093/S.1745 - FY08 Science, State, Justice and Commerce Appropriations Act - Provisions concerning funding levels for aeronautics and pace science research at NASA, research and related activities at NSF, and core research programs at NIST.