DAMIEN SHARP

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss facilities & administrative cost recovery process and to discourage efforts to cap F&A reimbursement at the NSF and other scientific research agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of the Office of Management & Budget rule proposal to change the uniform guidance for federal financial assistance, and to encourage Congress to block, delay, or otherwise intervene on behalf of the research community in opposition to the proposal. Lobbied in support of blocking language in the FY27 continuing resolution (PL 119-103) Met with legislative staff to discuss and encourage support of actions to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 to improve and better coordinate research security; discouraged enactment of stricter research security mandates until NSPM-33 is fully implemented. Met with legislative staff to express support for continuation of the fundamental research exclusion from legislative proposals to address export controls and research security. Expressed concern with policies that discourage international collaboration, regardless of adherence to national security protocols. Met with legislative staff to discuss issues continued support for the NASA reauthorization legislation and the NASA Space Grant program. Met with legislative staff to request continued support for research and construction projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Met with legislative staff to encourage support of research on advanced technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Met with Legislative Staff to encourage support for provisions in the of the Farm, Food & National Security Act (HR 7567) directing heads of research agencies including NSF, Energy, and Defense, to enter into MOUs with the Secretary of Agriculture to promote research collaborations. Met with legislative staff to express support for the NSF Plant Biology Act (HR 7949). Met with legislative staff to request support for investment in high performance computer equipment for AI research through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss facilities & administrative cost recovery process and to discourage efforts to cap F&A reimbursement at the NSF and other scientific research agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of the Office of Management & Budget rule proposal to change the uniform guidance for federal financial assistance, and to encourage Congress to block, delay, or otherwise intervene on behalf of the research community in opposition to the proposal. Met with legislative staff to discuss and encourage support of actions to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 to improve and better coordinate research security; discouraged enactment of stricter research security mandates until NSPM-33 is fully implemented. Met with legislative staff to express support for continuation of the fundamental research exclusion from legislative proposals to address export controls and research security. Expressed concern with policies that discourage international collaboration, regardless of adherence to national security protocols. Met with legislative staff to discuss issues continued support for the NASA reauthorization legislation and the NASA Space Grant program. Met with legislative staff to request continued support for research and construction projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Met with legislative staff to encourage support of research on advanced technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Met with Legislative Staff to encourage support for provisions in the of the Farm, Food & National Security Act (HR 7567) directing heads of research agencies including NSF, Energy, and Defense, to enter into MOUs with the Secretary of Agriculture to promote research collaborations. Met with legislative staff to express support for the NSF Plant Biology Act (HR 7949). Met with legislative staff to request support for investment in high performance computer equipment for AI research through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to to encourage full funding for programs authorized by the CHIPS & Science Act (PL 117-167). Issues include authorizations for the NSF, DoE Office of Science, NIST, STEM education, graduate education and young investigator support, open access to research, continued support of the NSTC, technology transfer enhancement, provisions on research security, and disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts. Asked covered officials not to repeal or rescind funding provided by the CHIPS Act. Met with legislative staff to discuss and encourage support of actions to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 to improve and better coordinate research security; discouraged enactment of stricter research security mandates until NSPM-33 is fully implemented. Met with legislative staff to express support for continuation of the fundamental research exclusion from legislative proposals to address export controls and research security. Expressed concern with policies that discourage international collaboration, regardless of adherence to national security protocols. Met with legislative staff to discuss issues continued support for the NASA reauthorization legislation and the NASA Space Grant program. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss facilities & administrative cost recovery process, and to discourage efforts to cap F&A reimbursement at the NSF and other scientific research agencies. Met with legislative staff to request continued support for research and construction projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Met with legislative staff to encourage support of research on advanced technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Met with Legislative Staff to encourage support for provisions in the of the Farm, Food & National Security Act (HR 7567) directing heads of research agencies including NSF, Energy, and Defense, to enter into MOUs with the Secretary of Agriculture to promote research collaborations. Met with legislative staff to express support for the NSF Plant Biology Act (HR 7949). Met with legislative staff to request support for investment in high performance computer equipment for AI research through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss facilities & administrative cost recovery process and to discourage efforts to cap F&A reimbursement at the NSF and other scientific research agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of the Office of Management & Budget rule proposal to change the uniform guidance for federal financial assistance, and to encourage Congress to block, delay, or otherwise intervene on behalf of the research community in opposition to the proposal. Met with legislative staff to discuss and encourage support of actions to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 to improve and better coordinate research security; discouraged enactment of stricter research security mandates until NSPM-33 is fully implemented. Met with legislative staff to express support for continuation of the fundamental research exclusion from legislative proposals to address export controls and research security. Expressed concern with policies that discourage international collaboration, regardless of adherence to national security protocols. Met with legislative staff to discuss issues continued support for the NASA reauthorization legislation and the NASA Space Grant program. Met with legislative staff to request continued support for research and construction projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Met with legislative staff to encourage support of research on advanced technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Met with Legislative Staff to encourage support for provisions in the of the Farm, Food & National Security Act (HR 7567) directing heads of research agencies including NSF, Energy, and Defense, to enter into MOUs with the Secretary of Agriculture to promote research collaborations. Met with legislative staff to express support for the NSF Plant Biology Act (HR 7949). Met with legislative staff to request support for investment in high performance computer equipment for AI research through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to to encourage full funding for programs authorized by the CHIPS & Science Act (PL 117-167). Issues include authorizations for the NSF, DoE Office of Science, NIST, STEM education, graduate education and young investigator support, open access to research, continued support of the NSTC, technology transfer enhancement, provisions on research security, and disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts. Asked covered officials not to repeal or rescind funding provided by the CHIPS Act. Met with legislative staff to discuss and encourage support of actions to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 to improve and better coordinate research security; discouraged enactment of stricter research security mandates until NSPM-33 is fully implemented. Met with legislative staff to express support for continuation of the fundamental research exclusion from legislative proposals to address export controls and research security. Expressed concern with policies that discourage international collaboration, regardless of adherence to national security protocols. Met with legislative staff to discuss issues continued support for the NASA reauthorization legislation and the NASA Space Grant program. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss facilities & administrative cost recovery process, and to discourage efforts to cap F&A reimbursement at the NSF and other scientific research agencies. Met with legislative staff to request continued support for research and construction projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Met with legislative staff to encourage support of research on advanced technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Met with Legislative Staff to encourage support for provisions in the of the Farm, Food & National Security Act (HR 7567) directing heads of research agencies including NSF, Energy, and Defense, to enter into MOUs with the Secretary of Agriculture to promote research collaborations. Met with legislative staff to express support for the NSF Plant Biology Act (HR 7949). Met with legislative staff to request support for investment in high performance computer equipment for AI research through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss facilities & administrative cost recovery process and to discourage efforts to cap F&A reimbursement at the NSF and other scientific research agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of the Office of Management & Budget rule proposal to change the uniform guidance for federal financial assistance, and to encourage Congress to block, delay, or otherwise intervene on behalf of the research community in opposition to the proposal. Lobbied in support of blocking language in the FY27 continuing resolution (PL 119-103) Met with legislative staff to discuss and encourage support of actions to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 to improve and better coordinate research security; discouraged enactment of stricter research security mandates until NSPM-33 is fully implemented. Met with legislative staff to express support for continuation of the fundamental research exclusion from legislative proposals to address export controls and research security. Expressed concern with policies that discourage international collaboration, regardless of adherence to national security protocols. Met with legislative staff to discuss issues continued support for the NASA reauthorization legislation and the NASA Space Grant program. Met with legislative staff to request continued support for research and construction projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Met with legislative staff to encourage support of research on advanced technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Met with Legislative Staff to encourage support for provisions in the of the Farm, Food & National Security Act (HR 7567) directing heads of research agencies including NSF, Energy, and Defense, to enter into MOUs with the Secretary of Agriculture to promote research collaborations. Met with legislative staff to express support for the NSF Plant Biology Act (HR 7949). Met with legislative staff to request support for investment in high performance computer equipment for AI research through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to lobby for funding of select research and education programs in the FY27 budget and appropriations cycle, including: Agriculture (HR 8646): NIFA programs for capacity for research (Hatch, McIntire-Stennis, Veterinary Services Grant, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment, Animal Health & Disease Research) and extension (Smith-Lever, EFNEP, Renewable Resources Extension) at land grant universities, competitive agriculture research programs (AFRI, SARE, Agriculture Genome-to-Phenome Initiative, SCRI); integrated activities (NAHLN, Crop Protection/Pest Management); Intermural research at ARS for Salaries and Expenses (Grape Genomics, Hemp) and Buildings and Facilities (National Grape Improvement Center + Greenhouses and Growth Chambers); ERS; APHIS Veterinary Diagnostics; FDA CFSAN Commerce, Justice, Science(HR 8845): EDA Build to Scale NSF, NSF Facilities (CHEXS), NSF Cross-Cutting Activities (NNIN), NASA Science, NASA Aerospace, NASA Space Technology, NASA Early-Stage Innovation & Partnerships, NASA STEM Outreach-Space Grant, NOAA-OAR, NOAA-Sea Grant and Aquaculture, NOAA-Regional Climate Centers, NIST, DOJ - National Institute of Justice Research & Evaluation, Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Reimbursement, NIST STRS directed funding for advanced computing equipment Defense (HR 9495): Defense Basic Research (category 6.1), DARPA, Defense Health Research (including Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program), AF-RDT&E-Applied Research Materials; Defense Wide RDT&E-Cybersecurity Research; Navy RDT&E Applied Research Environmental Protection, DoD Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Energy and Water (HR 9022): DoE Office of Science, ARPA-E, Geothermal Office, Genesis Mission programs, DoE Facilities & Administrative/Indirect Cost Expense Reimbursement Interior (HR 9171): NEH, EPA Science & Technology, EPA Geographic Programs - Long Island Sound, USGS-WRRI, USGS Cooperative Research Units Labor-HHS-Education(HR 9260): Education Programs - Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, TRIO, Title VI International Education; HHS Programs - Title VII Health Professions, CDC, CDC Vector Borne Disease Research, CDC Lyme Disease, NIH, AHRQ, ARPA-H, NIH Reorganization, NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Reimbursement National Security-State/State-Foreign Ops (HR 8595): Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs (Fulbright), Feed the Future Innovation Labs, asked Congress to continue funding USAID university and higher education programs within State Department budget. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to thank them for supporting continued funding of research and higher education programs in FY26, and to request support for activities meant to prod federal departments, agencies, and programs to continue spending funds appropriated in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to explain the effect of cancelled and/or frozen programs and grants, and to request assistance with agencies. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage support for continuing resolution, and support for language that addresses OMB proposal on uniform guidance. (PL 119-103)

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to express concern with provisions of the College Cost Reduction Act and to discourage including this bill in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (No bill number) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs (McNair Scholars) that increase access to graduate school education for first generation students, and to request continued funding in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate students, and to discourage efforts to eliminate the grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs in the budget reconciliation process. (HR 1, PL 119-1) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss and explain activities, programs, and initiatives that address antisemitism and Islamophobia and activities to promote free speech on campus.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to express concern with provisions of the College Cost Reduction Act and to discourage including this bill in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs (McNair Scholars) that increase access to graduate school education for first generation students, and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate students, and to discourage efforts to eliminate the grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs in the budget reconciliation process. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss and explain activities, programs, and initiatives that address antisemitism and Islamophobia and activities to promote free speech on campus.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to express concern with provisions of the College Cost Reduction Act and to discourage including this bill in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs (McNair Scholars) that increase access to graduate school education for first generation students, and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate students, and to discourage efforts to eliminate the grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs in the budget reconciliation process. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss and explain activities, programs, and initiatives that address antisemitism and Islamophobia and activities to promote free speech on campus.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to express concern with provisions of the College Cost Reduction Act and to discourage including this bill in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (No bill number) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs (McNair Scholars) that increase access to graduate school education for first generation students, and to request continued funding in FY26. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate students, and to discourage efforts to eliminate the grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs in the budget reconciliation process. (HR 1, PL 119-1) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss and explain activities, programs, and initiatives that address antisemitism and Islamophobia and activities to promote free speech on campus.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to express concern with provisions of the College Cost Reduction Act and to discourage including this bill in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs (McNair Scholars) that increase access to graduate school education for first generation students, and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate students, and to discourage efforts to eliminate the grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs in the budget reconciliation process. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss and explain activities, programs, and initiatives that address antisemitism and Islamophobia and activities to promote free speech on campus.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to express concern with provisions of the College Cost Reduction Act and to discourage including this bill in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs (McNair Scholars) that increase access to graduate school education for first generation students, and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs in budget reconciliation. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate students, and to discourage efforts to eliminate the grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs in the budget reconciliation process. (HR 1, PL 119-21) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to discuss and explain activities, programs, and initiatives that address antisemitism and Islamophobia and activities to promote free speech on campus.

Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY26 Appropriations. Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY26 Appropriations bills. Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY26 Appropriations. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs and to request continued funding in FY26. (HR5302, S2587) Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.