mr JASON VAN WEY

Issues pertaining to student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2024 of the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 5894 / S. 2624 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Issues pertaining to student aid programs; overall basic science, research, and training accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, and Department of Health and Human Services; universities subject to excise tax on investment income; and research facilities and administrative costs.

Issues pertaining to federal tax provisions impacting universities, including the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

Issues pertaining to immigration and visa policies impacting the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for basic science, research, and education programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. Advocacy for general cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research programs.

General advocacy for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs, internships, fellowships, and student loan forgiveness programs. Oversight issues.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to reconsider the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for basic science, research, and education programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. Advocacy for general cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research programs.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to reconsider the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals.

General advocacy for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, internships, fellowships, and student loan forgiveness programs. Oversight issues.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, internships, fellowships, and student loan forgiveness programs.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2024, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. House Draft Bill / Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science, research, and training accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, and Department of Health and Human Services.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, internships, fellowships, and student loan forgiveness programs.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to reconsider the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2023, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 8295 / S. 4659 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science, research, and training accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, and Department of Health and Human Services.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program.

General advocacy for basic science, research, and education programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. H.R. 4521 -- America COMPETES Act of 2022 -- An Act to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology. S. 1260 -- United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 -- An Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. General support for increasing resources for federal research agencies, including the National Science Foundation and Office of Energy Office of Science; for regional research and technology competitiveness initiatives; and support for international students receiving U.S. PhDs.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 8295 / Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science, research, and training accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, and Department of Health and Human Services.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 2471 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 -- An Act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance for the situation in Ukraine, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and research and training accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Agriculture. House Draft Bill / Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science, research, and training accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services.

General advocacy for basic science, research, and education programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. H.R. 4521 -- America COMPETES Act of 2022 -- An Act to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology. S. 1260 -- United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 -- An Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. General support for increasing resources for federal research agencies, including the National Science Foundation and Office of Energy Office of Science; for regional research and technology competitiveness initiatives; and support for international students receiving U.S. PhDs.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2022, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 4502/ Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 5376 -- Build Back Better Act -- A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Support for student aid, scientific research infrastructure, and tax provisions affecting students, teaching, and research. Rules Committee Print 117-17, Section 137502 - Modification of excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities. Support for the proposed modification. Rules Committee Print 117-18, Section 20021 - Increasing the maximum Federal Pell Grant. Support for the proposed increase. S. 610 -- Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act - An act to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. Support for changes to scheduled reductions in payments to Medicare providers.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program.

S. 168/H.R. 708 -- Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act -- A bill to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment. Support for national emergency telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. S. 1260 -- United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 -- An act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. General support for increasing resources for the National Science Foundation and for the creation of opportunities to enhance regional research and technology competitiveness efforts.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program. Support for temporary COVID-19 exemptions to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program. Support for temporary COVID-19 exemptions to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

S. 168/H.R. 708 -- Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act -- A bill to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment. Support for national emergency telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

S. 4421/H.R. 8283 -- Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act -- A bill to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment. Support for national emergency telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program. Support for temporary COVID-19 exemptions to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Opposition to changing the duration of status procedure for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2021, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 133 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 -- A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. Support for national emergency telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students. Support for emergency grant funds for students to assist with emergency necessities such as transportation and relocation assistance and for costs associated with distance education instruction. Support for broad based federal assistance to institutions for the transition to distance education instruction, transition to alternate operations, and lost revenue and increased costs associated with the response to COVID-19. Assistance to hospitals, faculty practice plans, other healthcare providers responding to COVID-19. Temporary relaxation of reporting and audit requirements. Support for funds to maintain the nation's research infrastructure, including salary support for researchers, costs to ramp down and ramp back up research projects, and costs to begin new coronavirus-related research. H.R.7309 -- Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act -- A bill to authorize appropriations for offsetting the costs related to reductions in research productivity resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Support for funds to maintain the nation's research infrastructure, including salary support for researchers, costs to ramp down and ramp back up research projects, and costs to begin new coronavirus-related research.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and for the Optional Practical Training Program. Support for temporary COVID-19 exemptions to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Support for national interest waivers to research scholars working on taxpayer funded research. H.R. 6395, An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes -- Section 1763 -- Online and distance education classes and nonimmigrant visas -- Support for the provision.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

S. 4421/H.R. 8283 -- Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act -- A bill to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment. Support for national emergency telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research. General advocacy supporting the continued responsible utilization of research animals. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2021, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R.7614/Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. COVID-19 Relief Bills: H.R.266 -- Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act -- A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. H.R.6800 -- The Heroes Act -- An act making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,2020, and for other purposes. Assistance to hospitals, faculty practice plans, other healthcare providers responding to COVID-19. Support for national telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students. Support for emergency grant funds for students to assist with emergency necessities such as transportation and relocation assistance and for costs associated with moving to distance education instruction. Support for broad based federal assistance to institutions for the transition to distance education instruction, transition to alternate operations, and lost revenue and increased costs associated with the response to COVID-19. Federal assistance for the quick retraining of existing employees. Temporary relaxation of reporting and audit requirements. Support for funds to maintain the nation's research infrastructure, including salary support for researchers, costs to ramp down and ramp back up research projects, and costs to begin new coronavirus-related research. H.R.7309 -- Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act -- A bill to authorize appropriations for offsetting the costs related to reductions in research productivity resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Support for funds to maintain the nation's research infrastructure, including salary support for researchers, costs to ramp down and ramp back up research projects, and costs to begin new coronavirus-related research.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2021, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. House Draft Bill/ Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 748/ S. 3548 -- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act -- A bill to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Assistance to hospitals, faculty practice plans, other healthcare providers responding to COVID-19. Support for national telemedicine standards to enable efficient and effective deployment of healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care for displaced college students. Support for emergency grant funds for students to assist with emergency necessities such as transportation and relocation assistance and for costs associated with moving to distance education instruction. Broad based federal support to assist institutions with the transition to distance education instruction, transition to alternate operations, and lost revenue and increased costs associated with the response to COVID-19. Federal assistance for the quick retraining of existing employees. Temporary relaxation of reporting and audit requirements. Funds to maintain the nation's research infrastructure, including salary support for researchers, costs to ramp down and ramp back up research projects, and costs to begin new coronavirus-related research. H.R. 6201 -- Families First Coronavirus Response Act -- An Act making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Same topics as H.R. 748, CARES Act. H.R. 6074 -- Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 -- A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Funds for NIH to study and develop a response to the coronavirus.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Year 2020, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 2740/ Senate Draft Bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. Concern regarding proposals to alter salary support for NIH researchers. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. Support for retaining the DOE Office of Science Federal Advisory Committees.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. General support for efforts to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for continuation of the H-4 work permit for dependent spouses. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Years 2019, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. H.R. 5515 -- John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 -- A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Support for Cornyn S.Amdt. 2799 -- Initiative to Support Protection of National Security Academic Researchers from Undue Influence and Other National Security Threats.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for continuation of the H-4 work permit for dependent spouses. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. H.R. 5220 -- Don't Tax Higher Education Act -- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities. Support for the legislation.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for continuation of the H-4 work permit for dependent spouses. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. House draft bill/S. 3158 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. Concern regarding proposals to alter salary support for NIH researchers.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. H.R. 5220 -- Don't Tax Higher Education Act -- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities. Support for the legislation.

General advocacy for NIH and other biomedical research.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, including research supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Agriculture, and National Institutes of Health. H.R. 1625 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 -- Support for the legislation.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. H.R. 5220 -- Don't Tax Higher Education Act -- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities. Support for the legislation.

H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -- An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Advocacy in support of student benefits, including the Lifetime Learning Credit, American Opportunity Tax Credit, Student Loan Interest Deduction, qualified tuition reduction (Section 117(d)), and the employer-provided educational assistance program (Section 127). Advocacy in support of continued access to tax exempt financing by universities and other non-profit entities. Opposition to the excise tax on private university endowed funds.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy in support of patient access, physician payment issues, and Children's Health Insurance Program. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

H.R. 3358/S. 1771 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. Opposition to changes to facilities and administrative costs and extramural salary support. Support for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program. H.R. 3267/S.1662 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 3266/S. 1609 -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 3219/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 3268/S. 1603 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 3362/S. 1780 -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. Advocacy for action to support those individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. H.R. 2407 -- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act -- A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and for other purposes. Concern about elimination of Customer Service and Public Engagement Directorate ombuds services.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy for NIH research. General support for equal grant eligibility for schools and programs of public health and for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies

General advocacy for NIH research. General support for the development of fair and effective organ transplant policies.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

H.R. 244 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 -- A bill making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, Department of Defense, NASA, USDA, and NIH. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. Opposition to changes to facilities and administrative costs and extramural salary support. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 3219/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, Department of Defense, NASA, USDA, and NIH.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. H.R. 496/S. 128 -- Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act -- A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children. Advocacy in support of the bill.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. Advocacy for maintaining graduate student health insurance options. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

H.R. 2028 -- Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act - An act making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid and federal research accounts.

H.R. 2289 -- Commodity End-User Relief Act - A bill to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to ensure protections of future customers, to provide relief for farmers, rancher, and end-users that manage risk to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes. Support for Section 315 - Exemption of qualified charitable organizations from designation and regulation as a commodity pool operators.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. S. 3084 -- American Innovation and Competitiveness Act -- A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. Support for adjustment to micro-purchasing threshold and concern regarding new duplicative subrecepient monitoring requirements.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

H.R. 5926/S. 3040 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 5393/S. 2837 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 5055/S. 2804 -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 5293/S. 3000 -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 5054/S. 2956 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 5912/S. 3177 -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. S. 3084 -- American Innovation and Competitiveness Act -- A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. Support for adjustment to micro-purchasing threshold and concern regarding new duplicative subrecepient monitoring requirements.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. Advocacy for maintaining graduate student health insurance options. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy to keep a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency facility in St. Louis.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. S. 3084 -- American Innovation and Competitiveness Act -- A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. Support for adjustment to micro-purchasing threshold and concern regarding new duplicative subrecepient monitoring requirements.

House draft bill/S. 3040 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 5393/S. 2837 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 5055/S. 2804 -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 5293/S. 3000 -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 5054/S. 2956 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. House draft bill/S. 3177 -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. H.R. 6 -- 21st Century Cures Act -- A bill to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. Support for the legislation.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. H.R. 6 -- 21st Century Cures Act -- A bill to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. Support for the legislation.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy to keep a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency facility in St. Louis.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness. H.R. 9 -- Innovation Act -- To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. Concern about fee-shifting and involuntary joinder provisions.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. S. 590 -- Campus Accountability and Safety Act -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat sexual violence, and for other purposes. Advocacy to increase student awareness and utilization of resources to prevent and respond to incidents of campus sexual violence.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. S. 590 -- Campus Accountability and Safety Act -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat sexual violence, and for other purposes. Advocacy to increase student awareness and utilization of resources to prevent and respond to incidents of campus sexual violence.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness. H.R. 9 -- Innovation Act -- To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. Concern about fee-shifting and involuntary joinder provisions.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. H.R. 6 -- 21st Century Cures Act -- A bill to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. Support for the legislation; opposition to H.Amdt. 656 -- An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-193 to reform the NIH and Cures Innovation Fund to make it a discretionary spending program.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, university-government-industry collaborations, and support for social and behavioral sciences research.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness. H.R. 9 -- Innovation Act -- To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. Concern about fee-shifting and involuntary joinder provisions.

H.R. 2289 -- Commodity End-User Relief Act -- An act to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect future customers, to provide end-users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end-users manage risks, to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes. Support for Section 315 - Exemption of qualified charitable organizations from designation and regulation as commodity pool operators.

House draft bill/S. 1695 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 2578/Senate draft bill -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 2028/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 2772/Senate draft bill -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. S. 590 -- Campus Accountability and Safety Act -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat sexual violence, and for other purposes. Advocacy to increase student awareness and utilization of resources to prevent and respond to incidents of campus sexual violence. S. 1374 -- Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act of 2015 -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and Canada. Support for the legislation.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. S. 590 -- Campus Accountability and Safety Act -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat sexual violence, and for other purposes. Advocacy to increase student awareness and utilization of resources to prevent and respond to incidents of campus sexual violence.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness. H.R. 9 -- Innovation Act -- To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. Concern about fee-shifting and involuntary joinder provisions.

House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including the extension of the charitable IRA rollover.

H.R. 83 -- Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 -- An act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a bipartisan appropriations agreement supporting basic research, education, and patient care, including support of training and student aid programs, overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, NSF, NASA, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and Department of State.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. S. 2692 -- Campus Accountability and Safety Act -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat sexual violence, and for other purposes. Advocacy to increase student awareness and utilization of resources to prevent and respond to incidents of campus sexual violence.

H.J. Res 124 -- Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 -- A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a bipartisan appropriations agreement supporting basic research, education, and patient care. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 4660/S. 2437 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 4923/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 4870/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 4800/S. 2389 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 5013/S. 2499 -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. S. 2115 -- American Cures Act -- A bill to provide for the establishment of a fund to provide for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research. Advocacy for enhanced federal mechanisms to support biomedical research. S. 2658 -- Accelerating Biomedical Research Act -- A bill to prioritize funding for the National Institutes of Health to discover treatments and cures, to maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and to restore the purchasing power the NIH had after the historic doubling campaign that ended in fiscal year 2003. Advocacy for enhanced federal mechanisms to support biomedical research.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international energy research collaboration initiatives, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, public access to federally funded research, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. General advocacy for university-government-industry collaborations. H.R. 4186 -- FIRST Act of 2014 -- A bill to provide for investment in innovation through scientific research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. Concerns about inadequate authorized funding levels, treatment of social and behavioral science research, increased regulatory burden, and public access to federally funded research results.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness. H.R. 3309 -- Innovation Act -- An Act to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. Concern about broad fee-shifting and joinder provisions. S. 1720 -- Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 -- A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. Advocacy to ensure proper balance between protection from abusive litigation practices and preserving patents to foster innovation. S. 2049 -- Transparency in Assertions of Patents Act -- A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. Support for efforts to reduce abuse of demand letters.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.

House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 4660/S. 2437 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 4923/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 4870/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 4800/S. 2389 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 5013/S. 2499 -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities.

H.R. 3547 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 -- An Act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a bipartisan appropriations agreement supporting basic research, education, and patient care. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. S. 744 -- Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -- A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Support for the elimination of "dual intent" policies and streamlining of green card process for those earning U.S. advanced degrees.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including continuation of individual charitable deductions.

House draft bill/S. 1284 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 2787/S. 1329 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 2609/S. 1245 -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 2397/S. 1429 -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 2410/S. 1244 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.J.Res. 59 -- Continuing Appropriations Resolution - Joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a bipartisan budget agreement and appropriations in support of basic research, education, and patient care.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Support for the elimination of "dual intent" policies and streamlining of green card process for those earning U.S. advanced degrees.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. General advocacy in support of federally supported students to remain engaged in their studies during the government shutdown.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including continuation of individual charitable deductions.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international energy research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. General advocacy for university-government-industry collaborations. H.R. 527 -- Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 - An act to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium market while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of legislation due to impact on research and patient care.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars. S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Support for the elimination of "dual intent" policies and streamlining of green card process for those earning U.S. advanced degrees.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies.

House draft bill/Senate draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health and Department of Health and Human Services. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House draft bill/S. 1245 -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 2397/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 2410/S. 1244 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including continuation of individual charitable deductions.

General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 - An act making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. General advocacy in support of research and student aid funding through FY13 and to reach a comprehensive solution to sequestration and other federal spending provisions. Opposition to S.AMDT. 65 - To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the functions of the Political Science Program in the Division of Social and Economic Sciences of the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences of the National Science Foundation, except for research projects that the Director of the National Science Foundation certifies as promoting national security or the economic interests of the United States. H.CON.RES. 25 - A concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. General advocacy in support of research and student aid funding and to reach a comprehensive solution to sequestration and other federal spending provisions. S.CON.RES. 8 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. General advocacy in support of research and student aid funding and to reach a comprehensive solution to sequestration and other federal spending provisions. Support of S.AMDT. 525 - To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health. House draft bill/Senate draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. House draft bill/Senate draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House draft bill/Senate draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. Support for the Energy Frontier Research Center program. House draft bill/Senate draft bill - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including continuation of individual charitable deductions.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international energy research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. General advocacy for university-government-industry collaborations.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover, tuition deduction, and Section 127.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international energy research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. General advocacy for university-government-industry collaborations. H.R. 2146 -- the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 -- A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes. Support for efforts to reduce duplicative reporting requirements and concern about redundant federal legacy systems.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover, tuition deduction, and Section 127.

H.R. 5326/S. 2323 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. Opposition to H. AMDT. 1094, An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out the functions of the Political Science Program in the Division of Social and Economic Sciences of the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences of the National Science Foundation. H.R. 5325/S. 2465 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. Support for the Energy Frontier Research Center program. House draft bill/S. 3295 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. H.R. 5856/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 5973/S. 2375 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines

H.Con.Res. 112 - a concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. House/Senate draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House/Senate draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. Support for the Energy Frontier Research Center program. House/Senate draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. House/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - an act to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes. Title III: Temporary Extension of Health Provisions. Advocacy in support of a permanent solution to problems with the current Medicare physician payment system.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act - an act to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. General advocacy in support of provisions that would continue institutional autonomy.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover, tuition deduction, and Section 127.

H.R. 2112 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - an act making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, Department of Commerce, and USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 2055/S.3671 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - an act making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student financial aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Defense. H.R. 2596/S. 1572 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 2354/Senate draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. Support for the Energy Frontier Research Center program. H.R. 3070/S. 1599 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. H.R. 2219/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. H.R. 3765 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 - an act to extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes. Title III: Temporary Extension of Health Provisions. Advocacy in support of a permanent solution to problems with the current Medicare physician payment system.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, and the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover, tuition deduction, and Section 127.

S. 23/H.R. 1249 -- America Invents Act -- A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

S. 23/H.R. 1249 -- America Invents Act -- A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

H.R. 1363 -- Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 -- An act making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. H.R. 1473 -- Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 -- An act making appropriations for the Department of Defense and other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. H. Con. Res. 34 -- A concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. House/Senate draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 2354/Senate draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. Support for the Energy Frontier Research Center program. House/Senate draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. Support for mental health services research programs. H.R. 2219/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants and maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

H.J. Res. 44 -- Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 -- A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. H.J. Res 48 -- Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 -- A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. H.R. 1/S. Amdt. 149 -- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 -- An act making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. Opposition to portions of Sections 1812 and 1850 that constrained NIH awards. House/Senate draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House/Senate draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. House/Senate draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. House/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense.

S. 23/H.R. 1249 -- America Invents Act -- A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs. S.3992/H.R. 6497 -- Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 -- A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purpose. General advocacy.

H.R. 1260/S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

H.J.Res. 101 -- An act making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. H.J.Res. 105 -- An act making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. H.R. 3082 -- Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 -- An act making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid including funds to cover the Pell shortfall and fund overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. S. 3636/House draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. S. 3635/House draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science and proposed Energy Innovation Hubs. S. 3686/House draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. S. 3800/House draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense.

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies. S. 3766/H.R. 4808 - Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2010 -- A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. H.R. 4994 - Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 -- An act to extend certain expiring provisions of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a permanent fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate formula.

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy to increase awareness of efforts to combat the problem of obstetric fistula in Sub-Saharan Africa. Advocacy in support of federal stem cell research. S. 3694 -- Great Ape Protection Act of 2010 -- To prohibit the conducting of invasive research on great apes, and for other purposes. General advocacy.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, NIH, and State Department. General advocacy for DOE-led international energy research collaboration initiatives and public access to federally funded research. H.R. 5116/S. 3605 - America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 -- To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. General advocacy for increased authorization of appropriations and support for National Science Foundation research programs. General advocacy for increased authorization of appropriations and enhanced basic research programs within the Department of Energy Office of Science.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities. H.R. 690/S. 144 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F. Advocacy in support of changes to the tax treatment of cell phones.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. H.R. 3962 -- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 -- To provide a physician payment update, to provide pension funding relief, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a permanent fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate formula.

H.R. 1260/S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs.

H.R. 4899 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 An act making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of including funds to cover the Pell shortfall. H. Con Res. 281 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020. S. Con. Res. 60 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015. Advocacy in support of allocations for research and student aid functions. Draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. Draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science and proposed Energy Innovation Hubs. Draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health.

H.R. 1260/S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, NIH, and State Department. H.R. 5116 - America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. General advocacy for increased authorization of appropriations and support for National Science Foundation research programs. General advocacy for increased authorization of appropriations and enhanced basic research programs within the Department of Energy Office of Science.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. H.R. 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 To provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a permanent fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate formula. H.R. 3962 Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 To provide a physician payment update, to provide pension funding relief, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a permanent fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate formula.

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, NIH, and State Department. Draft bill - National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2011 through 2015 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. General advocacy for increased authorization of appropriations and support for NSF research programs. H.R. 4905 - Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010 - To guide and provide for research activities at the Department of Energy Office of Science, and for other purposes. General advocacy for increased authorization of appropriations and enhanced basic research programs within the Office of Science.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. S. 1776 - Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the update under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application of the sustainable growth rate formula, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a permanent fix to the SGR formula. H.R. 3340 - Medicare Chronic Care Rapid Learning Network (MCCRLN) Act of 2009 - To establish a Medicare Chronic Care Rapid Learning Network to develop and apply improved practices in care management for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. Advocacy in support of creating a MCCRLN. H.R. 3590 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - An Act entitled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocacy to strengthening medical education support and create a permanent fix for the Medicare physician reimbursement schedule. Advocacy against changes to Section 3730(e) of Title 31 of the U.S. Code. Advocacy in support of strengthening graduate medical education and the treatment of chronic diseases through interventions developed under the Medicare Coordinated Care Demonstration Project.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs. H.R. 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. General advocacy in support of enhancements to the Pell and Perkins student aid programs.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover and tuition deduction. H.R. 690/S. 144 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F. Advocacy in support of changes to the tax treatment of cell phones.

H. 2847/Senate draft Bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. Advocacy against S. AMDT. 2631, an amendment to direct funding of the National Science Foundation toward practical scientific research. S. 1436/H.R. 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science and proposed Energy Innovation Hubs. H.R. 3293/Senate draft bills - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, NIH, and State Department. S. 1649 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2009 - A bill to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to prepare for attacks using weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. General advocacy to increase awareness of existing research university biological and chemical security measures.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs. H.R. 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. General advocacy in support of enhancements to the Pell and Perkins student aid programs.

H.R. 1260/S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover and tuition deduction. H.R. 690/S. 144 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F. Advocacy in support of changes to the tax treatment of cell phones.

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover and tuition deduction. H.R. 690/S. 144 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F. Advocacy in support of changes to the tax treatment of cell phones.

H.R. 1260/S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window. H.R. 1548 - Pathway for Biosimilars Act - To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of the creation of responsible biosimilar pathways.

H. 2847/Senate draft Bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. S. 1436/H.R. 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science and proposed Energy Innovation Hubs. H.R. 3293/Senate draft bills - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. Advocacy against H. AMDT. 388, an amendment to prohibit funding to three peer reviewed NIH grants.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, NIH, and State Department. H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 - To amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes. S. 1233 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 - A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs and for other purposes.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs. H.R. 1461/S. 813 - Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants. General advocacy to express concern about the bill's potential impact on academic relationships and policies.

H.R. 1260/S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

No specific legislation. General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover and tuition deduction.

H.Con.Res 85 - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014. Advocacy in support of student aid funding and overall basic science and research accounts. S.Con.Res. 13 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. Advocacy in support of student aid funding and overall basic science and research accounts. H. 2847/Senate draft Bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. S. 1436/House draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. House and Senate draft bills - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health.

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies.

S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 - An Act to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities and commodities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to Federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes. Section 4 -- Amendments to the False Claims Act.

No specific legislation. General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover and tuition deduction.

General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. H.R. 1/S.Amdt.570 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy for changes to bill language which changed the definition of Health Care Operations found in Section 13406(b).

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies.

General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs.

Draft FY09 Continuing Resolution and Draft Economic Stimulus legislation. Advocacy in support of student aid funding and overall basic science and research accounts. S. 3182 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. S. 3258 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the DOE Office of Science. Advocacy in support of solar energy fundamental research programs. S. 3230 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. No specific bill advocacy.

H.R. 1908/S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window. S. 2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 - A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. Advocacy in support of public access and utilization of orphan works.

No specific legislation. General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover and tuition deduction.

S. 1642 - Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and other purposes. H.R. 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 - To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. Title IV (student assistance programs), Title VII (graduate and post-secondary improvement programs), Title VIII (additional programs), and Title VI (international education programs).

General advocacy for NIH research; improved conflict of interest policies.

Proposed immigrations rules from United Kingdom Home Office impacting U.S. study abroad internship programs.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. No specific bill advocacy.

H.R. 2642 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Advocacy in support of research funding. S. 3258/Draft House Bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. S. 3258/Draft House Bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the DOE Office of Science. S. 3230/Draft House Bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. Draft House and Senate Bills for FY09 Department of Defense appropriations. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense.

H.R. 5819 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes. H. AMDT. 1009 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Ehlers - Amendment to strike section 102 which leaves the current set-asides for SBIR and STTR unchanged.

H.R. 1908/S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

H.R. 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5613- Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. H.R. 6331- Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access. Patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy in support of the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network.

Proposed immigrations rules from United Kingdom Home Office impacting U.S. study abroad internship programs

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, and NIH. No specific bill advocacy.

General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, and NIH. No specific bill advocacy.

H.R. 2642 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Advocacy in support of research funding. S. 3258/Draft House Bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. S. 3258/Draft House Bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the DOE Office of Science. S. 3230/Draft House Bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. Draft House and Senate Bills for FY09 Department of Defense appropriations - advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense.

No specific legislation. General advocacy for extending tax provisions including the IRA rollover and tuition deduction.

H.R. 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5819 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes. H. AMDT. 1009 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Ehlers - Amendment to strike section 102 which leaves the current set-asides for SBIR and STTR unchanged.

H.R. 1908/S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 - A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Advocacy for issues involving the determination of damages, mandatory prior art searches, and the post-grant second window.

General advocacy for NIH research.

Proposed immigrations rules from United Kingdom Home Office impacting U.S. study abroad internship programs

Proposed immigration rules from United Kingdom Home Office impacting U.S. study abroad internship programs

General advocacy for FY09 appropriations for NIH research - no specific legislation

Higher education policy and funding; federal research policy and funding; health care research, policy and funding; charitable giving tax policy; intellectual property and patents; and, student and scholar visa policy.

Higher education policy and funding; federal research policy and funding; health care research, policy and funding; charitable giving tax policy; intellectual property and patents; and, student and scholar visa policy.

Higher education policy and funding; federal research policy and funding; health care research, policy and funding; charitable giving tax policy; intellectual property and patents; and, student and scholar visa policy.

Higher education policy and funding; federal research policy and funding; health care research, policy and funding; charitable giving tax policy; intellectual property and patents; and, student and scholar visa policy.

Higher education policy and funding; federal research policy and funding; health care research, policy and funding; charitable giving tax policy; intellectual property and patents; and, student and scholar visa policy.

Higher education policy and funding; federal research policy and funding; health care research, policy and funding; charitable giving tax policy; intellectual property and patents; and, student and scholar visa policy.