MICHAEL DIRAIMO

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.

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.

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 Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense;in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding.

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 Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. 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 full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Education Appropriations -- 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant 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 the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to replace budget sequestration. 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 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. In support of the Pathway for SGR Reform Act. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research.

Support including Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act in comprehensive immigration reform measures.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of 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 funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding.

In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, NASA Space Grant, and NASA MIDEX program. In support of steady and sustained real growth in funding for major federal research agencies in the FIRST Act.

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 full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

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 -- 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.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program. In Support of a grant application in DOE Nuclear Engineering University Programs - Reactor Upgrades Funding. In support of a grant application in DOE's Small Modular Reactor 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 opposition to cuts to GME/IME. National Health Care Workforce Commission (NHCWC) - Support funding In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to 2% medicare cut and NIH funding cuts as a result of sequestration. In support of delaying for six months new admissions criteria established under FY2014 Medicare IPPS final rule.

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

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 Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - 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 full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Education Appropriations -- 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science program. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to replace budget sequestration. 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. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act - In support of funding for higher education in international development (United States Agency for International Development).

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 Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - 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 full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Education Appropriations -- 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. In support of Regional Rural Development Centers. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science program. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to replace budget sequestration. 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. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act - In support of funding for higher education in international development (United States Agency for International Development).

In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science research. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, NASA Space Grant, and NASA MIDEX program. In support of legislative solutions for stewardship of Federal Helium Reserve. In support of funding for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. Department of Education Appropriation -- 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. In support of Smarter Solutions for Students Act provisions that provide long-term solution to federal student loan interest rates.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E 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 Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. In support of language authorizing Ag Policy research centers.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Department of Education Appropriation -- 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant 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 the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science program. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, rein in debt, and create jobs and economic growth. In support of amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution to establish National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. In support of amendment to require appropriated funds to be used for Tuition Assistance 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 opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to 2% medicare cut and NIH funding cuts as a result of sequestration. In support of CHGME funding.

In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science research. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, NASA Space Grant, and NASA MIDEX program. In support of legislative solutions for stewardship of Federal Helium Reserve.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. In support of amendment to require appropriated fund to be used for Tuition Assistance program.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. In support of language authorizing Ag Policy Research Centers.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science research. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, and NASA Space Grant. In support of legislative solutions for stewardship of Federal Helium Reserve.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Department of Education Appropriation -- 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant 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 the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science program. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. In support of agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, rein in debt, and create jobs and economic growth. Department of Transportation - In support of National Fuel Cell Bus Program CALSTART funding.

HR 3433 - In opposition to the GRANT Act. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.

In support of University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. In support of general aviation and the University Park Airport. In support of National Fuel Cell Bus Program CALSTART funding. In support of aviation weather feed directly to National Aviation Weather Distribution Network.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program. In support of Critical Materials Hub Application.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. In support of request for debrief on Regional Educational Laboratory award competition. Department of Education Appropriation -- 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.

In support of Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute proposal. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science funding program. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, and NASA Space Grant.

HR 3433 - In opposition to the GRANT Act. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant 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 the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science program. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, rein in debt, and create jobs and economic growth.

In support of University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding; in support of DARPA Bio-MOD application.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant 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 opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of retaining cap of NIH Salary Cap, Executive Level 1. In support of Community Transformation Small Communities Grant Application.

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

In support of University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. In support of ban on fly-overs of football stadiums during games.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

In support of Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute proposal. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science funding program. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, and NASA Space Grant.

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 opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of Children's Hospital GME letter. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of retaining cap of NIH Salary Cap, Executive Level 1.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. In support of resolution commemorating 150th anniversary of Morrill Act of 1862. In support of request for debrief on Regional Educational Laboratory award competition. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; 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.

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 opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In opposition to cuts to 302(b) allocation to Labor-HHS-Ed Subcommittee. In support of Children's Hospital GME letter. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to reductions of Medicare Part B/Average Sales Price (ASP). In support of retaining cap of NIH Salary Cap, Executive Level 1. HR 3630 - oppose reduction of hospital outpatient reimbursement. Extenders Bill/Middle Class Tax Reform and Job Creation Act - support permanent repeal of sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, and offset full cost with unused Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funds. In support of resolution commemorating National Cancer Act of 1971.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- 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 Energy Innovation Hubs. 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. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. 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 - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant 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 the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for the FAA Contract Tower program.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. 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 University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. In support of funding for the FAA Contract Tower program.

HR 3433 - In opposition to the GRANT Act. HR 3699 - In opposition to the Research Works Act.