JOHN RINGLER

In support of FY27 Appropriations. In support of FY27 Labor/HHS/Education appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, including Regional Biocontainment Labs; Health Resources and Services Adminstration; international education; Pell Grants; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; Federal Work-study; and TRIO programs.In support of FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations for the National Science Foundation, and NIST. In support of FY27 Defense Appropriations, including Science and Technology accounts for basic research, and specific increases in human performance, soldier protection, military medicine, regenerative medicine, additive manufacturing, and defense health research programs, including those funded through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. In support of FY27 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations for selected educational and cultural exchange programs, and development assistance funding for wheelchair research and programs. In support of FY27 Transportation/HUD Appropriations for Housing research and technology. In support of an Administration FY27 defense budget request that prioritizes Science and Technology, and prioritizes defense basic research. In support of funding for biomanufacturing initiatives.

In support of biomanufacturing initiatives.

NIH's proposed cap of 15% on F&A expenditures. Impacts of Executive Orders and agency directives on University operations and funded research projects.

In support of biomanufacturing initiatives.

In support of biomanufacturing initiatives.

In support of biomanufacturing initiatives.

In support of potential Federal legislation providing a level playing field for Name, Image, and Likeness activity.

In support of biomanufacturing initiatives.

In support of potential Federal legislation providing a level playing field for Name, Image, and Likeness activity.

In support of potential Federal legislation providing a level playing field for Name, Image, and Likeness activity.

In support of an FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Act and Appropriations reflecting authorized levels for Scientific Research agencies in the CHIPS+ Science Act. In support of FY23 Labor/HHS/Education appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, including Regional Biocontainment Labs; international education; Pell Grants; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; Federal Work-study; and TRIO programs. In support of FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations for the National Science Foundation, Aeronautics Research at NASA and NIST Construction. In support of FY23 Defense Appropriations, including Science and Technology accounts for basic and applied research in all services, and specific increases in human performance, soldier protection, military medicine, regenerative medicine, additive manufacturing, Army analytics, electromagnetic radiation effects, and verified inherent control. In support of FY23 Interior Appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities. In support of FY23 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations for selected educational and cultural exchange programs, and certain USAID development assistance funding for wheelchair research and programs. In support of FY23 Transportation/HUD Appropriations for Housing research and technology. In support of an Administration FY24 defense budget request that prioritizes Science and Technology, and within that level prioritizes defense basic research.

In support of Federal legislation providing a level playing field for Name, Image, and Likeness activity. Concerning proposals to change visa requirements for international student/athletes.

In support of an FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Act and Appropriations reflecting authorized levels for Scientific Research agencies in the CHIPS+ Science Act. In support of FY23 Labor/HHS/Education appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, including Regional Biocontainment Labs; international education; Pell Grants; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; Federal Work-study; and TRIO programs. In support of FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations for the National Science Foundation, Aeronautics Research at NASA and NIST Construction. In support of FY23 Defense Appropriations, including Science and Technology accounts for basic and applied research in all services, and specific increases in human performance, soldier protection, military medicine, regenerative medicine, additive manufacturing, Army analytics, electromagnetic radiation effects, and verified inherent control. In support of FY23 Interior Appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities. In support of FY23 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations for selected educational and cultural exchange programs, and certain USAID development assistance funding for wheelchair research and programs. In support of FY23 Transportation/HUD Appropriations for Housing research and technology. In support of an Administration FY24 defense budget request that prioritizes Science and Technology, and within that level prioritizes defense basic research.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces, and other defensive research initiatives. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces, and other defensive research initiatives. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces, and other defensive research initiatives. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces, and other defensive research initiatives. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces, and other defensive research initiatives. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces, and other defensive research initiatives. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavioral/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI in support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international educational programs. Dept. of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy/NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international education programs. Dept of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavior/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy /NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavior/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy /NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of NIH appropriations. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavior/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of at least $32 billion NIH FY2016 Budget. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavior/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy /NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing

Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research. Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research. Support for federal research initiatives related to electrical grid technology and reliability (SMART Grid Research) within Department of Energy /NETL and the Department of Defense/US Navy.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavior/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of at least $32 billion NIH FY2016 Budget. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

In support of collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level. In opposition to any legislation that significantly reduces or places undue restrictions on federally funded Social/Behavior/Economic research. In support of efforts that would accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research being conducted at universities, federal laboratories, and other non-profit research organizations.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of at least $32 billion NIH FY2016 Budget. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

On the issue of cybersecurity generally - in favor of increased coordination between the federal government, industry and academic organizations in efforts to detect and deter cyber threats. In favor of increased federal investment in research into cyber terrorism defense capabilities.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor of a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans, federal work study programs, education research, graduate education and Title VI international education programs. Dept of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

In support of adequate funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study. In support of a Higher Education Act Reauthorization act that achieves those goals while limiting additional regulatory burdens. Campus Safety and Accountability Act (CASA), and other campus sexual assault prevention legislation. In support of legislation that addresses the serious problem of campus sexual assault, protects survivors of sexual assault, and recognizes the appropriate role of law enforcement agencies and university administrators.

In support of amending the caps on discretionary spending imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms programs including academic research and federal student aid. In favor a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans and federal work study programs. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. Dept of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.

Generally supportive of federal initiatives related to Advanced Manufacturing

In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations. In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. In support of at least $32 billion NIH FY2016 Budget. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of the Administrations BRAIN Research Initiative.

In support of provisions that would address abusive patent practices on university technology transfer programs and policies. Opposed to proposals that would undermine the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights and impair university technology transfer operations.

In support of collaboration between Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces. In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research. In support of BRAIN 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; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI - In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. In support of increasing DoDs core medical research budget, DARPA and Congressionally-directed medical research funding program