JOHN LATINI

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding for Regional Response Health Collaboration Program. In support of Community Project Funding request for Mobile Community Medical Unit with medical and dental services to underrepresented populations. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of protection of 340B eligibility in future supplemental funding bills. In support of S.1512/H.R.2903, the CONNECT to Health Act. In support of S.1988/H.R.4918, the Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act. In support of S.368/H.R.1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act.

In support of funding for EPA's Research: National Priorities program.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program, and Research Facilities Act.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of innovation bills conference for S.1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and H.R.4521, the America COMPETES Act, particularly scientific research funding and research security policy provisions: In opposition to provisions that limit University and global competitiveness, increase administrative burden, and duplicate efforts; In support of consistent and coordinated agency requirements for applications and reporting; In support of increased long-term investment in NSF research and education programs; In support of Critical Minerals Mining Research; In opposition to Senate Section 2209 that limits competitive funding; Expressing concerns with Senate Sections 3138 and 6124 that are counterproductive and burdensome.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Submarine Acoustic Warfare Development, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, New Design SSN, Ship Concept Advanced Design, and Directed Energy and Electric Weapons Systems. In support of funding for demonstration program on recovering rare earth elements and critical minerals. In support of legislative provision directing the National Academies to study the feasibility of establishing an independent research security organization.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program.

In Support of immediate action to support visa processing for Afghan students and scholars.

Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and Federal Contract Tower Program.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Critical Minerals Initiative.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Submarine Acoustic Warfare Development, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, New Design SSN, COLUMBIA Class Submarine Research and Development, and Navy Manufacturing Technology program. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for Institute of Education Sciences. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program, and Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of funding to research and control Spotted Lanternfly. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during the pandemic. Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and Federal Contract Tower program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of funding for Fulbright Program. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. In support of funding for EPA's Research: National Priorities program. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Critical Minerals Initiative. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding for Regional Response Health Collaboration program.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of funding for Fulbright Program.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic.

Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program, and Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of funding to research and control Spotted Lanternfly. In support of nominee for Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. In support of agricultural research and development programs.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for Institute of Education Sciences. In support of H.R.2028, the Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth Act.

Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and Federal Contract Tower Program. In support of Small Community Air Service Development Program grant application.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

In support of funding for EPA's Research: National Priorities program.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Critical Minerals Initiative.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Submarine Acoustic Warfare Development, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, New Design SSN, COLUMBIA Class Submarine Research and Development, and Navy Manufacturing Technology program.

In support of U.S. Postal Service recategorization of buildings in State College to receive mail delivery onsite in unit mailboxes.

Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language in appropriations and surface transportation authorization; and opposition to Senate provision that prevents access by bus testing center to previously appropriated component testing fund. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignature research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic. In support of H.R.6216/S.1558, the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act. In support of language in National Science Foundation reauthorization that directs NSF to develop a multi-year strategic plan.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding and regulatory flexibility for students, healthcare, research, extension, and operations, including limited liability protections, at institutions of higher education. In support of Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture Food and Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Center.

In support of U.S. Postal Service recategorization of buildings in State College to receive mail delivery onsite in unit mailboxes.

In support of Small Business Administration Women's Business Center grant proposal.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding for Regional Response Health Collaboration Program. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of forgiveness for Medicare accelerated payments. In support of protection of 340B eligibility in future supplemental funding bills. In support of liability coverage for COVID-19 services in provider relief.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of funding for Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignatures research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic. Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language; and opposition to Senate provision that prevents access by bus testing center to previously appropriated component testing funds. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding for Regional Response Health Collaboration program. In support of funding and regulatory flexibility for students, healthcare, research, extension, and operations, including limited liability protections, at institutions of higher education.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignature research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic. In support of H.R.6216/S.1558, the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act. In support of S.3832/H.R.6978, the Endless Frontier Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture Food and Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Center.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of funding for Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignatures research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic. Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding and regulatory flexibility for students, healthcare, research, extension, and operations, including limited liability protections, at institutions of higher education. In support of funding to local governments in pandemic response legislation.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language in appropriations and surface transportation authorization. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program. In support of bipartisan approval of infrastructure investment legislation. In support of application for a Work Zone Data Exchange Demonstration Grant. In support of air service to Williamsport Regional Airport.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of forgiveness for Medicare accelerated payments. In support of protection of 340B eligibility in future supplemental funding bills. In support of Provider Relief Funds for childrens hospitals. Expressing concerns with current Model for End-stage Liver Disease score methodology for liver transplants. In support of S.4421/H.R.8283, the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN. In support of amendment to S.4049, the National Defense Authorization Act that would establish an academic liaison at the Department to protect from undue foreign influence and other security threats. Regarding amendments to H.R.6395, the National Defense Authorization Act: In support of amendment authorizing academic liaison at Department; in support of amendment that prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement from implementing guidance removing international students amid online learning; in support of amendment for reasonable annual reporting regarding individuals conducting basic research; in opposition to amendment that adds burdensome reporting of foreign gifts and contracts. In support of provisions that support scientific research and engineering to enhance national security in NDAA conference agreement.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignature research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic. In support of confirmation of National Science Foundation Director nominee. In support of H.R.7308, the Research Investment to Secure the Economy Act. In support of H.R.6216/S.1558, the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science. In support of H.R.6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act.

In support of timely processing of student and researcher visa applications. In support of streamlined processes to ensure international students can enroll and to preserve the Optional Practical Training program.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of establishing an academic liaison to further protect scientific research from undue influence in FY 21 NDAA. In support of amendment to S.4049, the National Defense Authorization Act that would establish an academic liaison at the Department to protect from undue foreign influence and other security threats.

Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language in appropriations and surface transportation authorization. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program. In opposition to amendment #32 to H.R.2, the INVEST in America Act, that would threaten integrity of bus testing facility program. In support of amendment #260 to H.R.2, the INVEST in America Act, that would allow the Department to award transit research, development, and testing funds in a competitive manner.

In support of H.R.6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act.

In support of accurate 2020 census count for college towns, including direction to the Census Bureau, and Emergency COVID-19 Accurate Census Count Fund, and H.R.6467, the Coronavirus Community Relief Act.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Expressing concerns with S.3996, the Safeguarding American Innovation Act.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

In support of Economic Development Administration grant proposal. In support of Appalachian Regional Commission Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative grant application.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In support of funding and regulatory flexibility for students, healthcare, research, and operations, including limited liability protections, at institutions of higher education. In support of H.R.6646/S.3659, the Relaunching America's Workforce Act. In support of H.R.7587, the Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of funding for Rural Development Centers. In support of increased funding to research and combat the spotted lanternfly. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignatures research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for science researchers whose work is suspended while labs are closed during pandemic. Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding and regulatory flexibility for students, healthcare, research, and operations, including limited liability protections, at institutions of higher education.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignature research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for Manufacturing USA Institutes. In support of H.R.5260, the Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act. In support of technosignatures research in H.R.5666, the NASA Authorization Act. In support of a national research cloud for Artificial Intelligence.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. Expressing concerns with proposed Information Collection Request on foreign gifts and contracts disclosures. In support of funding for students, healthcare, research, and operations at institutions of higher education.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, and McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of funding for Rural Development Centers. In support of increased funding to research and combat the spotted lanternfly. In support of funding for Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and technosignatures research. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for Manufacturing USA Institutes. Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, and Office of Science. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of funding for students, healthcare, research, and operations at institutions of higher education.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of S.3503 that ensures student veterans access to VA education benefits amid transition to distance learning.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of establishing an academic liaison to further protect scientific research from undue influence in FY 21 NDAA.

Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program and repeal of anti-competitive language in appropriations and surface transportation authorization. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In opposition to proposed changes to price transparency of hospital standard charges in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-1717-P. In opposition to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. In support of immediate increase in production and distribution on N95, gloves, and gowns to hospitals.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In opposition to imposing arbitrary rates on providers via surprise balance billing. In opposition to proposed changes to price transparency of hospital standard charges in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-1717-P.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for Rural Development Centers. In support of increased funding for programs that address the spotted lanternfly. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence for Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Nuclear Energy University Program. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of completion of FY20 appropriation bills.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence in Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of the Bus Research and Testing Center in upcoming surface transportation reauthorization.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of increased investment in Title IV Federal Student Aid programs in Higher Education Act reauthorization. In support of Title IV Federal Student Aid simplification provisions in H.R.5363, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act. Expressing concerns with and support for provisions in H.R.4674, the College Affordability Act. Expressing concerns with proposed Information Collection Request on foreign gifts and contracts disclosures.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Center. In support of increased funding for programs that address the spotted lanternfly. In support of H.R.4714 and S.2458, the America Grows Act.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of the Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students at camps on campus.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Nuclear Energy University Program. In support of investment in DOE Office of Science research infrastructure as part of any larger infrastructure bill. In support of six Federal Advisory Committees that provide invaluable advice on research priorities and infrastructure investments to the DOE Office of Science. In support of DOE Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute on Cybersecurity in Energy Efficient Manufacturing grant proposal. In support of efforts to reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. In support of H.R.4091, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Center. In support of S.2458, the America Grows Act.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence in Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of the Bus Research and Testing Center in upcoming surface transportation reauthorization.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In opposition to proposals to expand certain site-neutral payment policies to grandfathered off-campus hospital provider-based departments. In opposition to imposing arbitrary rates on providers via surprise balance billing. In support of H.R.3235, the access to Genetic Counselor Services Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In opposition to proposed amendment to H.R.2500, the National Defense Authorization Act that would require universities to report personal information on foreign students working on DOD-funded basic research. In support of amendment to H.R.3494, the Intelligence Authorization Act, that would require the intelligence community to produce a report on protecting sensitive national security research at universities. Regarding S.1970 and H.R.2500, the National Defense Authorization Act, conference negotiations: In support of sections 218, 231, 1649, and 6219 (with improvements) of S.1790; In support of section 1089 of H.R.2500; In support of Strategic Capabilities Office-funded projects; In opposition to sections 1634, 1285, and 9405 of S.1790.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of increased investment in Title IV Federal Student Aid programs in Higher Education Act reauthorization. In support of S.1204 and H.R.3489, Higher Education Mental Health Act. In opposition to provisions of H.R.4508 (115), the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act, that limit access, affordability, and completion of degree programs. In support of graduate and professional education in reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence for Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Nuclear Energy University Program. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of bipartisan budget agreement to raise discretionary budget caps in FY 2020 and FY 2021.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Center. Expressing concerns about the relocation of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Economic Research Service. In support of agricultural research by rejecting expenditure of funds to relocate the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Economic Research Service outside of science and statistical agencies located in National Capital Region. In support of grants to be made available without matching funds requirements under section 7614 of the Farm Bill, P.L. 115-334.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence in Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of Automated Driving System Demonstration grant proposal. Expressing concern with Federal Railroad Administration proposal to fund university-based rail transportation research outside of Congress' intent.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of requiring the Department of Defense to establish an academic liaison, and to produce unclassified materials for academia about emerging threats and export control and counter intelligence concerns. In support of H.R.3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act. Expressing concerns with amendment SA 654 to S.1790 that would create a cyber security compliance framework.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In opposition to proposals to expand certain site-neutral payment policies to grandfathered off-campus hospital provider-based departments. In support of preventing full impact of payment reductions for clinic visits at hospital off-campus providers in H.R.2552, Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone Act. In opposition to imposing arbitrary rates on providers via surprise balance billing. In opposition to Cassidy amendment to S.1895 that would make significant changes to 340B drug discount program.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Nuclear Energy University Program.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for Earth science research, observations, infrastructure, and education programs. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence for Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Nuclear Energy University Program. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of bipartisan budget agreement to raise discretionary budget caps in FY 2020 and FY 2021.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Advanced Innovation Technologies - Contender, Lightweight Torpedo Development, Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, Advanced Submarine System Development, Advanced Materials for Weapon Systems, and Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. In support of funding for New Design SSN and Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - In support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for Rural Development Centers. In support of funding for the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for the Federal Contract Tower program and the FAA Center of Excellence for Aviation Biofuels and the Environment. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, and Nuclear Energy University Program. Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public broadcasting interconnection. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of end to FY 2019 government shutdown. In support of bipartisan budget agreement to raise discretionary budget caps in FY 2020 and FY 2021.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of House reintroduction of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program.

Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public broadcasting interconnection.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, and Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In opposition to proposals to expand certain site-neutral payment policies to grandfathered off-campus hospital provider-based departments.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of funding for the Economic Research Service. In support of NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant proposal. In support of H.R.2, the Agriculture Improvement Act.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of H.R.4392 that provides a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of H.R.5641, the State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.5818/S.2843, the Opioid Workforce Act. In opposition to proposals to expand certain site-neutral payment policies to grandfathered off-campus hospital provider-based departments.

Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. In support of final guidance from U.S. Department of Education on Perkins Loan program wind-down that addresses unreimbursed cancellations.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for NSF Social, Behavioral and Economics Directorate and Education and Human Resources Directorate. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for NSF Social and Behavioral Sciences Directorate and Education and Human Resources Directorate.

In support of proposal to Economic Development Administration Regional Innovation Strategies i6 Challenge.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for the FAA Environmental Sustainability Research and Development programs. In support of amendment to S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization, that would allow funding from Airport Improvement Program Small Airport Fund to be utilized for contract tower construction, equipment, and renovations.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs, including funds provided to HHS through 21st Century Cures Act, and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. In support of funding for Area Health Education Center Program. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of H.R.4392 that provides a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of H.R.5641, the State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.5818/S.2843, the Opioid Workforce Act. In opposition to proposals to expand certain site-neutral payment policies to grandfathered off-campus hospital provider-based departments. In support of S.2791, the Healthier Students for Stronger Campuses Act. In support of the goals of S.3106, the Higher Education Mental Health Commission Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of Manufacturing Technology program. In support of increased funding for the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Technology program for additive manufacturing. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs, including funds provided to HHS through 21st Century Cure Act, and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of funding for National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. In support of funding for Area Health Education Center program. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Work-Study program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of funding for the Economic Research Service. In support of education, research, and extension programs in H.R.2/S.3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act. Expressing concerns with proposals to move the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Economic Research Service outside of the capital region.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of Federal Work-Study program. In opposition to provisions of H.R.4508, the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act, that limit access, affordability, and completion of degree programs. In opposition to proposed limitation on recovery of indirect costs under the State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs, including funds provided to HHS through 21st Century Cures Act, and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of H.R.4392 that provides a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of H.R.5634, the Medical Cannabis Research Act. In support of H.R.5261, the Treatment, Education, and Community Help to Combat Addiction Act. In support of H.R.5641, the State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.6071, the Stretching Entity Resources for Vulnerable Communities Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of Manufacturing Technology program. In support of increased funding for the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Technology program for additive manufacturing. In support of funding for the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. In support of Philadelphia for U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters. In support of proposal to Manufacturing Engineering Education program.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. In support of funding for the NSF Geosciences Directorate. In support of H.R.3086, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of funding for the Economic Research Service. In opposition to amendment H.R.2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, that would prohibit scientific researchers from competing for funding in commodity checkoff programs. In support of Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative language in H.R.2, the Agricultural and Nutrition Act. In support of H.R.2436, the Organic Agricultural Research Act. In support of proposal to Crop Protection and Pest Management program.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for the FAA Environmental Sustainability Research and Development programs.

In support of proposal to Appalachian Regional Commission Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. In support of S.2503, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of Manufacturing Technology program. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs, including funds provided to HHS through 21st Century Cure Act, and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for Title VI International Education and Foreign Language Studies program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Act program. In support of funding for National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. In support of bipartisan budget agreement that increases spending caps for discretionary programs. In support of FY 18 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of the Master Watershed Steward Program.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for Title VI International Education and Foreign Language Studies program. In opposition to provisions of H.R.4508, the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act, that limit access, affordability, and completion of degree programs. In support of TRIO programs.

In support of a permanent solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs, including funds provided to HHS through 21st Century Cures Act, and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of extension of Childrens Health Insurance Program authorization, H.R.3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act. In support of H.R.4392 that provides a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of public service loan forgiveness program in S.487, the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation application to the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program. In support of Federal Railroad Administration establishing and funding rail transportation research consortium.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of Manufacturing Technology program.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of Sec. 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 re: site neutral policy. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of extension of Childrens Health Insurance Program authorization, H.R.3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act. In support of H.R.4392 that provides a one-year moratorium on 340B regulations. In support of waiving PAYGO cuts to medicare.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of authorization for Genomes to Fields. In support of the Master Watershed Steward Program.

In support of a permanent solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

In support of current tax benefits to higher education institutions. In opposition to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions that repeal: Qualified Scholarships, Student Loan Interest Deduction, Qualified Tuition Reductions, and Lifetime Learning Credit. In support of amendment allowing above-the-line deductions for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions, S.2123, the Universal Charitable Giving Act. Expressing concern with Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions: Excise tax on tax-exempt organization executive compensation, excise tax on investment income of private universities, elimination of charitable contributions for athletic events, treatment of royalties as unrelated business taxable income, charges to contribution limits for employee-sponsored retirement plans.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of the FAA Environmental Sustainability program and opposition to H.R.3198, the FLIGHT R&D Act, in the FAA reauthorization. In support of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation application to the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. In support of H.R.3681, the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Reauthorization Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In opposition to provisions of S.1519, the National Defense Authorization Act, that restrict medical research.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of Federal Work-Study program. In support of recommendations of Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education. In support of H.R.2482, the Federal Perkins Loan Extension Act. In support of H.R.2926, the Report and Educate About Campus Hazing Act. In support of H.R.4023, Developing Tomorrow's Engineering and Technical Workforce Act.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program. In support of Sec. 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 re: site neutral policy. In support of at least two years delay of cuts to hospitals serving a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients. In support of extension of Childrens Health Insurance Program authorization. In opposition to H.R.1628, the Better Care Reconciliation Act. In opposition to Senate Amendment 1030 to H.R.1628, Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act. In support of surgical issues and patient access.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In opposition to amendments to FY 2018 Defense Appropriations bill that cut funding to RDT&E Navy and RDT&E Defense-wide. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. In support of funding for Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnerships. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Work-Study program. In opposition to 1% across-the-board cuts to FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. Interior Appropriations - In opposition to 1% across-the-board cuts to FY 2018 Interior Appropriations bill. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of bipartisan budget agreement that increases spending caps for discretionary programs.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. In support of funding for Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnerships. In support of S.1640, the Energy and Natural Resources Act. In support of H.R.3681, the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Reauthorization Act.

In support of current tax benefits to higher education institutions.

Interior Appropriations - In opposition to 1% across-the-board cut to FY 2018 Interior Appropriations bill.

In support of a permanent solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In opposition to amendments to FY 2018 Defense Appropriation bill that cut funding to RDT&E Navy and RDT&E Defense-wide. In opposition to provisions of S.1519, the National Defense Authorization Act, that restrict medical research.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. In support of agriculture trade in North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. In support of the Master Watershed Steward Program.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. In support of extension for 340B program. In support of Sec. 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 re: site neutral policy. In opposition to H.R.1628, the American Health Care Act. In opposition to Senate substitute amendment to H.R.1628, the Better Care Reconciliation Act.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Institute program. In support of H.R.1663, the Water Resources Research Amendments Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of University Affiliated Research Centers.

In support of S.128, the Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act. In support of a permanent solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. In support of reinstating H-1B nonimmigrant visa premium processing. In support of H.R.976, a bill to grant a federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. In support of funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. In support of funding for Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. In support of funding for Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In opposition to proposed facilities and administration cap. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of restoring the year-round Pell Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for HEA Title VI and Fulbright-Hayes International Education and Foreign Language Studies programs. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. In support of funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of completion of FY 2017 appropriations process with investments in scientific research. In support of scientific research funding in FY 2018 budget and appropriations process.

In support of current tax benefits to higher education institutions.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of restoring the year-round Pell Grant program. In support of funding for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of Federal Work-Study program. In support of HEA Title VI and Fulbright-Hayes International Education and Foreign Language Studies programs. In support of recommendations of Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education. In support of H.R.2482, the Federal Perkins Loan Extension Act. In support of H.R.2926, the Report and Educate About Campus Hazing Act.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. In support of funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In support of H.Res.306, a resolution in support of tribology. In support of filling Office of Science and Technology Policy director and staff positions.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for Water Resources Research Institute program. In support of H.R.1663, the Water Resources Research Amendments Act.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for Legal Services Corporation.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Extension program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of Advanced Innovative Technologies. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. Education Appropriations - In support of funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of restoring the year-round Pell Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of funding for Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for HEA Title VI and Fulbright-Hayes International Education and Foreign Language Studies programs. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Science Mission Directorate, and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of funding for Sea Grant program. In support of funding for Legal Services Corporation. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for State Water Resources Research Institute program. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of completion of FY 2017 appropriations process and opposition to a long-term Continuing Resolution.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of restoring the year-round Pell Grant program. In support of funding for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program. In support of Federal Work-Study program. In support of HEA Title VI and Fulbright-Hayes International Education and Foreign Language Studies programs. In support of recommendations of Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education.

In support of current tax benefits to higher education institutions.

Transportation - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of Senate-proposed funding level for National Institutes of Health. In support of extension for 340B program. In support of Sec. 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 re: site neutral policy. In opposition to H.R.1628, the American Health Care Act.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of amendment that would increase funding to Office of Science for five years in S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation. In support of S.2795, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. In opposition to provisions of amendment to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, that would cut Department of Energy research funding.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors. In support of provisions of S.3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, that reaffirm the current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. In opposition to provision in H.R.4783, the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act, that would increase Small Business Innovation Research set-aside without evaluation or justification. In support of S.2817, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act. In support of H.R.5638, the Solar Fuels Innovation Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support funding for the Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs. In opposition to including Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs in H.R.4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. In support of grant proposal to Defense University Research Instrumentation Program.

In support of H.R.3734, the Mining School Enhancement Act.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation Program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act. In support of H.R.5528, the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act. In support of the goals of H.R.3179, the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R.3178, the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act. In support of H.R.5679, the Pre-College Engineering Education Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond a narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of funding for the Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of establishing and funding a competitive grant program within NIFA to address escalating maintenance of infrastructure at schools of agriculture. In support of funding for Genomes to Fields Project. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of proposed amendment to S.2844, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, that would authorize an aerospace additive manufacturing demonstration initiative. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of completion of FY 2017 appropriations process and opposition to a long-term Continuing Resolution.

In support of H.R.1718, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act.

In opposition to Department of Labor salary thresholds exempt from overtime pay.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding.In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of 21st Century Cures Initiative. In support of continuation of subsidized graduate student health care. In support of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services working with Congress to address concerns for Hospital Compare Star Ratings; in support of delay of Ratings release. In support of merger of Penn State Health and Pinnacle Health. In support of S.3056, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. In support of H.R.5273, Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act. In support of H.R.6088, the Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act. In support of Sec. 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 re: site neutral policy. In support of authorization of center to coordinate data collection on college mental health sciences.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations. In support of confirmation of Librarian of Congress nominee.

In support of open access principles in S.779, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act. In support of public access to federally funded educational materials as Open Educational Resources.

In support of Securities and Exchange Commission prime money market fund rule provisions in S.1802/H.R.4216, the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Market Protections Act. In support of H.R.4520, the Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of provision in S.1252, the Global Food Security Act, encouraging collaboration between U.S. Agency for International Development and Universities.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond a narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of funding for the Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of restoring the year-round Pell Grant program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. Interior Appropriations - In support of funding the National Endowment for the Arts. In support of completion of FY 2017 appropriations process and opposition to a long-term Continuing Resolution.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to provision in H.R.4783, the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act, that would increase Small Business Innovation Research set-aside without evaluation or justification. In support of S.2817, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act. In support of faculty nominations to the NOAA Science Advisory Board.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of H.Res.916, recognizing the impact of tribolgy on the U.S. economy and competitiveness.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support funding for the Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs. In opposition to including Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs in H.R.4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. In support of Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute proposal.

Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.

In opposition to Department of Labor salary thresholds exempt from overtime pay.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of restoring the year-round Pell Grant program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act.

Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

In support of open access principles in S.779, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act. In support of public access to federally funded educational materials as Open Educational Resources.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding.In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of 21st Century Cures Initiative. In support of continuation of subsidized graduate student health care. In support of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services working with Congress to address concerns for Hospital Compare Star Ratings; in support of delay of Ratings release. In support of merger of Penn State Health and Pinnacle Health. In support of S.3056, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. In support of H.R.5273, Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act. In support of H.R.6088, the Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act. In support of Sec. 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 re: site neutral policy. In support of authorization of center to coordinate data collection on college mental health sciences.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations. In support of confirmation of Librarian of Congress nominee.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond a narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In support of funding for the Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of establishing and funding a competitive grant program within NIFA to address escalating maintenance of infrastructure at schools of agriculture. In support of funding for Genomes to Fields Project. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of proposed amendment to S.2844, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, that would authorize an aerospace additive manufacturing demonstration initiative. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of completion of FY 2017 appropriations process and opposition to a long-term Continuing Resolution.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of amendment that would increase funding to Office of Science for five years in S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation. In support of S.2795, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. In opposition to provisions of amendment to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, that would cut Department of Energy research funding.

In support of H.R.1718, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act.

In opposition to Department of Labor salary thresholds exempt from overtime pay.

In support of Securities and Exchange Commission prime money market fund rule provisions in S.1802/H.R.4216, the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Market Protections Act. In support of H.R.4520, the Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation Program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act. In support of H.R.5528, the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act. In support of the goals of H.R.3179, the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R.3178, the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act. In support of H.R.5679, the Pre-College Engineering Education Act.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of provision in S.1252, the Global Food Security Act, encouraging collaboration between U.S. Agency for International Development and Universities.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system.

Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of proposed amendment to S.2844, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies appropriations, that would authorize an aerospace addictive manufacturing demonstration initiative. In opposition to changes to current airspace restrictions over stadiums in Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. In support of S.2626, the Higher Education Unmanned Aircraft Systems Modernization Act.

In support of H.R.3734, the Mining School Enhancement Act.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors. In support of provisions of S.3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, that reaffirm the current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. In opposition to provision in H.R.4783, the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act, that would increase Small Business Innovation Research set-aside without evaluation or justification. In support of S.2817, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act. In support of H.R.5638, the Solar Fuels Innovation Act.

In opposition to Department of Labor salary thresholds exempt from overtime pay.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation Program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act. In support of H.R.5528, the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act. In support of the goals of H.R.3179, the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R.3178, the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act.

In support of grant proposal for National Institute of Standards and Technology's National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Institute.

In support of Securities and Exchange Commission prime money market fund rule provisions in S.1802/H.R.4216, the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Market Protections Act. In support of H.R.4520, the Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs. In support of provision in S.1252, the Global Food Security Act, encouraging collaboration between U.S. Agency for International Development and Universities.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding.In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of 21st Century Cures Initiative. In support of continuation of subsidized graduate student health care. In support of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services working with Congress to address concerns for Hospital Compare Star Ratings; in support of delay of Ratings release. In support of merger of Penn State Health and Pinnacle Health. In support of S.3056, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. In support of H.R.5273, Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond a narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of establishing and funding a competitive grant program within NIFA to address escalating maintenance of infrastructure at schools of agriculture. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of proposed amendment to S.2844, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, that would authorize an aerospace additive manufacturing demonstration initiative. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships. In opposition to provisions of S.2943, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, that would prohibit funding for medical research at the Department of Defense beyond narrow criteria of military relevance. In support of funding for Advanced Undersea Prototyping. In support of funding for Surface and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures. In opposition to including Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs in H.R.4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors. In support of current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. In opposition to provision in H.R.4783, the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act, that would increase Small Business Innovation Research set-aside without evaluation or justification. In support of S.2817, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act. In support of H.R.5638, the Solar Fuels Innovation Act.

In support of H.R.1718, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for the Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of establishing and funding a competitive grant program within NIFA to address escalating maintenance of infrastructure at schools of agriculture.

In support of H.R.3734, the Mining School Enhancement Act.

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system.

In support of H.R.1718, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors. In support of current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of amendment that would increase funding to Office of Science for five years in S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships.

Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation Program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act.

In support of H.R.3734, the Mining School Enhancement Act.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. In support of funding for Navy University Research Initiatives program. In support of funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as graduate and faculty fellowships and assistantships. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development. In support of funding for competitive research program on small- and medium-sized commercial buildings. In support of funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and Mission Innovation. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Education Appropriations - In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of establishing and funding a competitive grant program within NIFA to address escalating maintenance of infrastructure at schools of agriculture. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In support of current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ready to Learn Education program, and interconnection system. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

In support of Securities and Exchange Commission prime money market fund rule provisions in S.1802/H.R.4216, the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Market Protections Act. In support of H.R.4520, the Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for the Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of establishing and funding a competitive grant program within NIFA to address escalating maintenance of infrastructure at schools of agriculture.

In support of comments to Department of Labor regarding salary thresholds exempt from overtime pay.

Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In opposition to changes to current airspace restrictions over stadiums in Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. In support of S.2626, the Higher Education Unmanned Aircraft Systems Modernization Act.

In support of open access principles in S.779, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act. In support of public access to federally funded educational materials as Open Educational Resources.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. In support of competitive research program on small-and medium-sized commercial building energy efficiency. In support of grant application to Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration.

In support of H.R.3734, the Mining School Enhancement Act.

In support of comments to Department of Labor regarding salary thresholds exempt from overtime pay.

In support of open access principles in S.779, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act. In support of public access to federally funded educational materials as Open Educational Resources.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding.In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of 21st Century Cures Initiative. In support of H.R.2124 and S.1148, the Resident Physician Shortage Act. In opposition to H.R.3292, the Medicare IME Pool Act. In support of retaining Department of Health and Human Services salary limit at Executive Level III. In support of amendment to H.R.1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act, related to Medicare Hospital Outpatient Departments site neutral provisions. In support of amendment to H.R.3537, the Synthetic Drug Control Act, related to research.

Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation Program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of inclusion of Investing in Innovation Act to improve the i3 program in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In support of extension of the Perkins loan program. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of amendment to H.R.1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act, related to Medicare Hospital Outpatient Departments site neutral provisions. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

In support of Securities and Exchange Commission prime money market fund rule provisions in S.1802/H.R.4216, the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Market Protections Act.

In support of H.R.1718, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of FAA Modernization Reform Act Section 333 exemption petition.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of continued funding for the Rural Aging Study at the Agricultural Research Service. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation - In support of increased funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors.

In support of H.R.1718, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for the Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of continued funding for the Rural Aging Study at the Agricultural Research Service.

Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In opposition to funding cuts to the Institute for Education Sciences. In support of funding for the Investing in Innovation Program. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of inclusion of Investing in Innovation Act to improve the i3 program in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In support of extension of the Perkins loan program. In support of S.771, the Manufacturing Universities Act. In support of grant application for First in the World program. In support of inclusion of Student Achievement Measure in new transparency tool.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding.In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In support of funding for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of 21st Century Cures Initiative. In support of H.R.2124 and S.1148, the Resident Physician Shortage Act. In opposition to H.R.3292, the Medicare IME Pool Act. In support of retaining Department of Health and Human Services salary limit at Executive Level III.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of continued funding for the Rural Aging Study at the Agricultural Research Service. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

In support of goals of H.R.1310, Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. In support of competitive research program on small-and medium-sized commercial building energy efficiency.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for the Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. In support of continued funding for the Rural Aging Study at the Agricultural Research Service.

Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate. In opposition to HR 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of HR 849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors.

State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs - In support of Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.9, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.1310/S.590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In support of inclusion of Investing in Innovation Act to improve the i3 program in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In support of delayed expiration of Perkins loan program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and Bus Testing Facility program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of funding for Railroad Research and Development program. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act and Smith-Lever. In support of funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding for the Food Safety Outreach program. In support of funding for Sun Grant program.

In support of goals of H.R.1310, Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for the Manufacturing Technology program. In support of funding for SOF Advanced Technology program.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Office of Fossil Energy. In support of funding for Commercial Buildings Integration program. In support of competitive research program on small-and medium-sized commercial building energy efficiency.

In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, NASA Space Grant, NASA MIDEX program, and NASA Science Mission Directorate.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of the Two Midnights Amendment to SGR Repeal & Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 (Casey). In support of the Two Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 (HR 3698). In Support of HR4188, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the hospital Readmission Program Act. In Support of HR1250, Medicare Audit Improvement Act.

In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric weapons program. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavior science research. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for regional University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of the Pathway for Sustainable Growth Rate Reform Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric weapons program. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of full restoration of NIH funding. In support of funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In opposition to removing funding from Pell Grant program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding to establish national pollinator institute. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, MIDEX program, and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In opposition to amendments to H.R.4660 that reduce or shift funds out of NSF directorates. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for regional University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. Omnibus Appropriations - In support of full fiscal year 2015 appropriations bill. In support of H.R.83 - the CROmnibus appropriations bill.

In support of innovation labs in S.2909, Feed the Future reauthorization.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.4983, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act; H.R.3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act; and H.R.4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. In support of goals of H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In opposition of provision removing presidential appointment and in support of including provision for Senate Confirmation of Commissioner of National Center for Education Statistics in H.R.4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act. In support of delayed expiration of Perkins loan program. In opposition to removing funding from Pell Grant program.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of H.R.4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.3309, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations. In opposition to provisions of S.1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act, that would add cost and burden to enforcement of university owned patents.

In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of funding to establish national pollinator institute.

In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, MIDEX program, Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, and Space Technology Mission Directorate. In opposition to H.R.4186, Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act. In support of continued investment in innovation, entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, and STEM education.

In support of goals of H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of H.R.4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric weapons program. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, MIDEX program, and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In opposition to amendments to H.R.4660 that reduce or shift funds out of NSF directorates. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for regional University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

In support of extending tuition deduction and IRA charitable rollover provisions in S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.4983, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act; H.R.3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act; and H.R.4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. In support of goals of H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In opposition of provision removing presidential appointment and in support of including provision for Senate Confirmation of Commissioner of National Center for Education Statistics in H.R.4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act.

In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, MIDEX program, Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, and Space Technology Mission Directorate. In opposition to H.R.4186, Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act. In support of continued investment in innovation, entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, and STEM education.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.3309, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations. In opposition to provisions of S.1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act, that would add cost and burden to enforcement of university owned patents.

In support of goals of H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of proposal for FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric weapons program. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, MIDEX program, and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In opposition to amendments to H.R.4660 that reduce or shift funds out of NSF directorates. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for regional University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of the Pathway for Sustainable Growth Rate Reform Act.

In support of funding for University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding.

In opposition to provisions within H.R.3309, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations. In opposition to provisions of S.1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act, that would add cost and burden to enforcement of university owned patents.

In support of extending tuition deduction and IRA charitable rollover provisions in S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of the Two Midnights Amendment to SGR Repeal & Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013. In support of the H.R.3698, Two Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013. In support of S.1557, Children's Hospital Graduate Education Support Reauthorization. In support of S.2343, Speak up to Protect Every Abused Kid Act. In support of S.Res. 445, Designating May as National Cancer Month.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric Weapons program. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services. In support of funding for Directed Energy and Electric weapons program. In support of funding for Virginia Payload Modules. In support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense. In support of funding for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. Education Appropriations -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for social and behavior science research. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for regional University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of the Pathway for Sustainable Growth Rate Reform Act.

In opposition to provisions within HR3309, The Innovation Act, that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of report language regarding the National Pediatric Research Network. In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of the Two Midnights Amendment to SGR Repeal & Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 (Casey). In support of the Two Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 (HR 3698). In Support of HR4188, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the hospital Readmission Program Act. In Support of HR1250, Medicare Audit Improvement Act.

Energy Appropriations - Department of Energy research programs - In support of increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program. In support of funding for energy efficient building systems research.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - in support of increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.