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Water Resources Research Amendments Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Under the Smith Lever Act for FY18 agiculture appropriations, UA is supporting funding at $6 million; UA supports the passage of the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (S 451, HR 1663; UA supports an appropriations level of $9 million in FY 18 for the Water Resources Research Institutes Program in the U.S. Geological Survey budget (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill; The UA supports an appropriation of $50 million in FY18 for the Crop Protection/ Pest Management line in the USDA's NIFA budget (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill)
Water Resources Research Amendments Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA via UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
2017 · first_quarter · 1A
HR 2810: UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the NDAA and defense appropriations bills, including for DARPA, Army Research Labs, the Naval Research Laboratory and the Air Force Research Labs. January-February 2017 this included support for space object behavior related funding.
Under the Smith Lever Act for FY18 agiculture appropriations, UA is supporting funding at $6 million; UA supports the passage of the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (S 451, HR 1663; UA supports an appropriations level of $9 million in FY 18 for the Water Resources Research Institutes Program in the U.S. Geological Survey budget (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill; The UA supports an appropriation of $50 million in FY18 for the Crop Protection/ Pest Management line in the USDA's NIFA budget (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill)
Source: Senate LDA
Under the Smith Lever Act for FY18 agiculture appropriations, UA is supporting funding at $6 million; UA supports the passage of the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (S 451, HR 1663; UA supports an appropriations level of $9 million in FY 18 for the Water Resources Research Institutes Program in the U.S. Geological Survey budget (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill; The UA supports an appropriation of $50 million in FY18 for the Crop Protection/ Pest Management line in the USDA's NIFA budget (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
HR 2810: UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the NDAA and defense appropriations bills, including for DARPA, Army Research Labs, the Naval Research Laboratory and the Air Force Research Labs. January-February 2017 this included support for space object behavior related funding.
Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Under the Smith Lever Act for FY18 agiculture appropriations, UA is supporting funding at $6 million; UA supports the passage of the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (S 451, HR 1663; UA supports an appropriations level of $9 million in FY 18 for the Water Resources Research Institutes Program in the U.S. Geological Survey budget (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill; The UA supports an appropriation of $50 million in FY18 for the Crop Protection/ Pest Management line in the USDA's NIFA budget (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill)
Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Under the Smith Lever Act for FY18 agiculture appropriations, UA is supporting funding at $6 million; UA supports the passage of the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (S 451, HR 1663; UA supports an appropriations level of $9 million in FY 18 for the Water Resources Research Institutes Program in the U.S. Geological Survey budget (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill; The UA supports an appropriation of $50 million in FY18 for the Crop Protection/ Pest Management line in the USDA's NIFA budget (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill)
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) and in the Continuing Resolution, including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities. Further discussions were held regarding the UA's Space Object Behavioral Sciences initiative related to possible legislative provisions related to the USAF's Space Traffic Monitoring function.
HR 5836 - HEARD Act - Hunting, Education and Recreational Development Act - introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar, the UA is supportive of the concept of the proceeds of federal lands identified by the Department of Interior for sale to be provided to state governments for sharing with institutions of higher education, and for hunting and recreational purposes.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) and in the Continuing Resolution, including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities. Further discussions were held regarding the UA's Space Object Behavioral Sciences initiative related to possible legislative provisions related to the USAF's Space Traffic Monitoring function.
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA support several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th); and veterans education legislation (S 604 newly introduced in 114th).
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
America COMPETES Authorization (HR1806 -114th)- authorizes NSF funding and UA is a major NSF partner including in plant biology, engineering, and telescopes; UA also advocates for DHS Science & Tech Funding (for university centers of excellence); the Water Resources Research Act reauthorization for USGS authorization and funding for Water Resources Research Centers, HR 810 (114th) NASA Authorization Act of 2015 for funding of Science Mission Directorate and concern over STEM education and Space Grant program;
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA support several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th); and veterans education legislation (S 604 newly introduced in 114th).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
America COMPETES Authorization (HR1806 -114th)- authorizes NSF funding and UA is a major NSF partner including in plant biology, engineering, and telescopes; UA also advocates for DHS Science & Tech Funding (for university centers of excellence); the Water Resources Research Act reauthorization for USGS authorization and funding for Water Resources Research Centers, HR 810 (114th) NASA Authorization Act of 2015 for funding of Science Mission Directorate and concern over STEM education and Space Grant program;
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
uA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
uA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA support several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th); and veterans education legislation (S 604 newly introduced in 114th).
Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201
Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Federal Research Funding: UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS). Generally, UA advocated for a minimum of FY12 (not FY13 reduced levels) funding levels for these agencies.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
NASA appropriations legislation: HR2787 House Commerce Justice Science Appropriations, S1329 Senate Commerce Justice Science appropriations advocating for sufficient funding levels for NASA overall, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Planetary and Earth Science, and NASA Space Grant. UA supported the level of NASA funding in the FY15 "Cromnibus".
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Federal Research Funding: Noting the "Innovation Gap" that is developing between the US and foreign competitors, UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS).
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Veteran Education Empowerment Act (HR 5589)(Introd by Rep. Frankel, co-sponsored by Reps. Bilirakis and Takano) The Veteran Education Empowerment Act would award four-year grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish, maintain, and improve a veteran student center.
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Veteran Education Empowerment Act (HR 5589)(Introd by Rep. Frankel, co-sponsored by Reps. Bilirakis and Takano) The Veteran Education Empowerment Act would award four-year grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish, maintain, and improve a veteran student center.
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S.1013, S.866, S.1612 - all Patent Litigation related legislation, the UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patent litigation without discouraging the technology transfer activities, and its acruing benefits, of research universities.
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S. 1013, S 866, S 1612 - all Patent litigation related legislation. UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patenti litigation without limiting the value of university technology transfer activities. Also, UA supported the TRANSFER Act which included a proof of concept pilot program.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
NASA appropriations legislation: HR2787 House Commerce Justice Science Appropriations, S1329 Senate Commerce Justice Science appropriations advocating for sufficient funding levels for NASA overall, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Planetary and Earth Science, and NASA Space Grant. UA supported the level of NASA funding in the FY15 "Cromnibus".
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Federal Research Funding: Noting the "Innovation Gap" that is developing between the US and foreign competitors, UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS).
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Federal Research Funding: UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS). Generally, UA advocated for a minimum of FY12 (not FY13 reduced levels) funding levels for these agencies.
Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S.1013, S.866, S.1612 - all Patent Litigation related legislation, the UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patent litigation without discouraging the technology transfer activities, and its acruing benefits, of research universities.
Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S. 1013, S 866, S 1612 - all Patent litigation related legislation. UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patenti litigation without limiting the value of university technology transfer activities. Also, UA supported the TRANSFER Act which included a proof of concept pilot program.
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S. 1013, S 866, S 1612 - all Patent litigation related legislation. UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patenti litigation without limiting the value of university technology transfer activities. Also, UA supported the TRANSFER Act which included a proof of concept pilot program.
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S.1013, S.866, S.1612 - all Patent Litigation related legislation, the UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patent litigation without discouraging the technology transfer activities, and its acruing benefits, of research universities.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S. 1013, S 866, S 1612 - all Patent litigation related legislation. UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patenti litigation without limiting the value of university technology transfer activities. Also, UA supported the TRANSFER Act which included a proof of concept pilot program.
Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1720, S.1013, S.866, S.1612 - all Patent Litigation related legislation, the UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patent litigation without discouraging the technology transfer activities, and its acruing benefits, of research universities.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201 which alleviates this
Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
NASA appropriations legislation: HR2787 House Commerce Justice Science Appropriations, S1329 Senate Commerce Justice Science appropriations advocating for sufficient funding levels for NASA overall, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Planetary and Earth Science, and NASA Space Grant.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Federal Research Funding: UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS). Generally, UA advocated for a minimum of FY12 funding levels for these agencies.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations (HR2397/S1329): UA worked on Base Relocation and Closure issues.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
NASA appropriations legislation: HR2787 House Commerce Justice Science Appropriations, S1329 Senate Commerce Justice Science appropriations advocating for sufficient funding levels for NASA overall, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Planetary and Earth Science, and NASA Space Grant.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Federal Research Funding: UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS). Generally, UA advocated for a minimum of FY12 funding levels for these agencies.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
H.R.2146 - DATA ActTo amend title 31, United States Code, to require accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes. Advocate for amendment or/oppose. Bill would add reporting requirements developed under the Recovery Act but not eliminate previous reporting requirments.
H.R. 399: STAPLE Act - would authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. UA supports as a means of keeping talented, US-educated foreign nationals engaged in the US economy.
H.R. 399: STAPLE Act - would authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. UA supports as a means of keeping talented, US-educated foreign nationals engaged in the US economy.
Federal Research Public Access Act of 2012
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
H.R.4004 -- Federal Research Public Access Act of 2012 - UA supports amendments to this bill which overall would require federal agencies with research budget of $100M or more to provide free public access to articles resulting from research funded by those agencies.
Student Right to Know Before You Go Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Issue: Rising cost of higher education and appropriate transparency; UA researched and prepared positions on the following legislat HR 2902Equal Access to Quality Education Act HR 6674Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act (ExCEL Act) S 2098, HR 4061 Student Right to Know Before You Go Act S 2280 HR 6273Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act S 3244, HR 6506Understanding the True Cost of College Act S 3550 Advancing College Choice and Ethics to Protect Taxpayers Act S 3582, HR 6447Educator Preparation Reform Act
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1627 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 S. 3201Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 H.R. 6352 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 6562 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 UA engaged on the issue of federal funding for graduate medical education (GME), including direct communication on the issue in December 2012, and conducted research and discussions to prepare to engage on this issue in 2013. With two medical schools, expanding residency positions is a great need in Arizona.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
S. 1627 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 S. 3201Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 H.R. 6352 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 6562 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 UA engaged on the issue of federal funding for graduate medical education (GME), including direct communication on the issue in December 2012, and conducted research and discussions to prepare to engage on this issue in 2013. With two medical schools, expanding residency positions is a great need in Arizona.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
The issue of "sequestration" as possibly triggered by the Budget Control Act of 2011: The UA advocated systematically in October and December against sequestration being implemented, citing an estimated $25M impact on UA. To support the delay in sequestration implementation, UA supported HR 8, the Tax Relief Extension Act. HR 8 also the Estate Tax and extended (retroactively) the IRA Charitable Rollover, both of which UA supported.
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
H.R.324 - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area ActTo establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. UA supports initiative for its effects on geo-tourism and economic development in Southern Arizona.
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
H.R.324 - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area ActTo establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. UA supports initiative for its effects on geo-tourism and economic development in Southern Arizona.
Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
H.R. 1425, S. 493) Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011: UA supported the bill, including provisions reauthorizing the SBIR and STTR programs
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Appropriations: UA advocated for federal research funding in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture: UA prepared materials for and advocated for Agriculture appropriations (HR 2112) to support NIFA and other USDA federal research programming. (CONTINUED next) Commerce/Justice/Science (HR2596, S1572): UA advocated for sufficient funding levels in the NOAA, National Science Foundation, for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Defense appropriations (HR2219) - UA advocated for suffcient funding for the basic research accounts in the Department of Defense (6.0,6.1 and MINERVA programs). Energy & Water (HR2354) - UA advocated for sufficent funding in key research programs in the Department of Energy (including the Office of Science and ARPA-E), including for innovation hubs. Homeland Security (HR 2017) - UA advocated for sufficient funding for the University Programs account, which includes funding for University-based Centers of Excellence. Labor/HHS/Education (S1599) - UA advocated against proposed cuts to Education Title VII programs succh as HCOP, and international education programs under Title VI, and for sufficient funding for the Pell Grant program. Transportation/HUD (S1596) - UA advocated for sufficient funding for the University Transportation Centers program under RITA.
Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2011
Client: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
H.R.952 : Energy Critical Elements Renewal Act of 2011 H.R.618 : Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2011 UA supports efforts to increase R&D in the area of Rare Earth Elements and increased support for producing a skilled workforce for critical mineral mining.
UA shared concerns in this period with pending DOL regulations modifying the income level under which employees are elible for overtime pay - due to the potential large impact on the UA (estimated at over $3M annually).
UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following in NASA's Science Mission Directorate Astrophysics Division: 1) $76 million to be dedicated to Astrophysics Research and Analysis, and 2) NASA to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences on a feasibility study of a mission line for the Astrophysics Division that is analagous to the New Horizons missions in the Planetary Science Division; UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following in NASA's Science Mission Directorate Earth Science Division: 1) $199.6 million for the Venture Class Missions program, and 2) $322.6 million for the Earth Science Division's Research and Analysis account; UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following in NASA's Science Mission Directorate Planetary Science Division: $70 million for the Planetary Defense Coordination Office for the Near-Earth Object Camera mission; UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following reform of the NSF's Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction program: encouraging NSF to consider further changes to its award level threshold to allow funding of mid-scale infrastructure, cyberinfrastructure, and instrument upgrades; The UA supports $5.91 billion for the NASA Science Mission Directorate in the FY18 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill The UA is requesting an FY18 appropriation of $90.3 million for the NIH/NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances Basic Research and Training Program, with $60.1 million designated for the Superfund Research Program Research Project Grants (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill); The UA requests robust funding for the Cooperative Research Unit Program within the U.S. Geological Survey budget in the FY 18 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; The UA supports the substance of the POST GRAD Act, as introduced in the 114th Congress; The UA supports an appropriation of $8 billion for the National Science Foundation in FY 18
Higher Education Act Reauthorization: UA is supporting a new pilot program for Earn to Learn, an innovative Arizona-based program that works with the US Dept of Health and Human Services to "vest" students in their own education, enabling them to graduate with minimal debt and at higher retention and graduation rates.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Under the Smith Lever Act for FY18 agiculture appropriations, UA is supporting funding at $6 million; UA supports the passage of the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (S 451, HR 1663; UA supports an appropriations level of $9 million in FY 18 for the Water Resources Research Institutes Program in the U.S. Geological Survey budget (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill; The UA supports an appropriation of $50 million in FY18 for the Crop Protection/ Pest Management line in the USDA's NIFA budget (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill)
The UA is requesting an FY18 appropriation of $90.3 million for the NIH/NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances Basic Research and Training Program, with $60.1 million designated for the Superfund Research Program Research Project Grants (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill); The UA requests robust funding for the Cooperative Research Unit Program within the U.S. Geological Survey budget in the FY 18 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; The UA supports the substance of the POST GRAD Act, as introduced in the 114th Congress; The UA supports an appropriation of $8 billion for the National Science Foundation in FY 18
UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following in NASA's Science Mission Directorate Astrophysics Division: 1) $76 million to be dedicated to Astrophysics Research and Analysis, and 2) NASA to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences on a feasibility study of a mission line for the Astrophysics Division that is analagous to the New Horizons missions in the Planetary Science Division; UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following in NASA's Science Mission Directorate Earth Science Division: 1) $199.6 million for the Venture Class Missions program, and 2) $322.6 million for the Earth Science Division's Research and Analysis account; UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following in NASA's Science Mission Directorate Planetary Science Division: $70 million for the Planetary Defense Coordination Office for the Near-Earth Object Camera mission; UA supports original report language in the FY18 House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the following reform of the NSF's Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction program: encouraging NSF to consider further changes to its award level threshold to allow funding of mid-scale infrastructure, cyberinfrastructure, and instrument upgrades; The UA supports $5.91 billion for the NASA Science Mission Directorate in the FY18 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill
The UA supports $5.91 billion for the NASA Science Mission Directorate in the FY18 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills and the continuing resolution, including for: FY17 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant (including discussions on the American Space Renaissance Act, and in particular in support of specific legislative language related to NASA space science and astrodynamics.
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) - under the Smith Lever Act for FY17 agriculture appropriations in the post April 2017 FY17 Omnibus, UA is supporting increased funding to allow for all current funded FRTEP programs to continue operations.
HR 5836 - HEARD Act - Hunting, Education and Recreational Development Act - introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar, the UA is supportive of the concept of the proceeds of federal lands identified by the Department of Interior for sale to be provided to state governments for sharing with institutions of higher education, and for hunting and recreational purposes.
The University of Arizona shared concerns over pending Department of Labor regulations modifying the income level under which employees are eligible for overtime pay due to their potential large financial impact on the University. House and Senate bill numbers pending. Estimated impact on the University is over $3M annually.
Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Federally Recognized Tribes and Extension Program (FRTEP)funding in post April 2017 Continuing Resolution - Omnibus agriculture appropriations - UA supports adding funding to allow FRTEP to continue to fund all currently funded programs.
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) and in the Continuing Resolution, including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities. Further discussions were held regarding the UA's Space Object Behavioral Sciences initiative related to possible legislative provisions related to the USAF's Space Traffic Monitoring function.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
The University of Arizona shared concerns over pending Department of Labor regulations modifying the income level under which employees are eligible for overtime pay due to their potential large financial impact on the University. House and Senate bill numbers pending. Estimated impact on the University is over $3M annually.
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: FY17 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant (including discussions on the American Space Renaissance Act, and for NSF funding; DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding, in Labor HHS appropriations for higher NIH funding, and for the Water Resources Research Act.
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter UA followed up on letter signed by President Hart and 40 major business organizations from So. AZ against sequestration and in support of federal research appropriations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, (HR 4909 and S2943) including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
The University of Arizona shared concerns over pending Department of Labor regulations modifying the income level under which employees are eligible for overtime pay due to their potential large financial impact on the University. House and Senate bill numbers pending. Estimated impact on the University is over $3M annually.
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter UA followed up on letter signed by President Hart and 40 major business organizations from So. AZ against sequestration and in support of federal research appropriations.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: FY17 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant (including discussions on the American Space Renaissance Act, and for NSF funding; DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding, in Labor HHS appropriations for higher NIH funding, and for the Water Resources Research Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economic development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: FY17 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter UA followed up on letter signed by President Hart and 40 major business organizations from So. AZ against sequestration and in support of federal research appropriations.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
UA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter UA followed up on letter signed by President Hart and 40 major business organizations from So. AZ against sequestration and n support of federal research appropriations.
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
UA supports legislation in the 114th that includes DREAM Act provisions.
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA support several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th); and veterans education legislation (S 604 newly introduced in 114th).
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter 40 major business organizations signed a UA letter in support of federal research appropriations.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
NASA appropriations legislation: HR2787 House Commerce Justice Science Appropriations, S1329 Senate Commerce Justice Science appropriations advocating for sufficient funding levels for NASA overall, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Planetary and Earth Science, and NASA Space Grant. UA supported the level of NASA funding in the FY15 "Cromnibus".
UA advocates for the following specific programs within the various federal agencies with federal appropriations: DHS University Programs: UA advocates for sufficient support for this account due to the UA-based DHS Center of Excellence for Border Security, USGS: UA hosts the USGS-funded Water Resources Research Center (WRRCs), NASA Space Grant education program (UA is the Space Grant host in Arizona), Dept of Energy Office of Science (UA hosts an Energy Frontier Research Center).
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1720, S. 1013, S 866, S 1612 - all Patent litigation related legislation. UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patenti litigation without limiting the value of university technology transfer activities. Also, UA supported the TRANSFER Act which included a proof of concept pilot program.
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
UA advocates for the following specific programs within the various federal agencies with federal appropriations: DHS University Programs: UA advocates for sufficient support for this account due to the UA-based DHS Center of Excellence for Border Security, USGS: UA hosts the USGS-funded Water Resources Research Center (WRRCs), NASA Space Grant education program (UA is the Space Grant host in Arizona), Dept of Energy Office of Science (UA hosts an Energy Frontier Research Center).
Federal Research Funding: UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS). Generally, UA advocated for a minimum of FY12 (not FY13 reduced levels) funding levels for these agencies.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Higher Education Act Reauthorization: legislation to reauthorize is expected in the 113th Congress, and UA has joined our fellow IHE's in identifying issues of possible concern, including Title IV provisions related to federal financial aid and the Title VI foreign language centers; and access to financial aid, possible redress of the GI Bill not counting as federal aid under Title IV, along with a recalculation of the 90/10 rule. UA has created a campus-wide HEA Reauthorization Task Force to address HEA Reauth.
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201
National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations (HR2397/S1329): UA worked on Base Relocation and Closure issues.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Sequestration: University of Arizona joined our fellow Institutions of Higher Education in asking Congress to stop the sequester planned for FY13 and which went into effect on March 26th, and to prevent sequestration from extending into FY14 and beyond. The impact of sequestration on the University of Arizona for FY13 is expected to be a minimum of $15M.
America COMPETES Reauthorization: (America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act of 2007). Current authorization expires this year, congressional action expected prior, with a focus on focusing support for the National Science Foundation and other agencies. UA has signifcant engagement with NSF, including on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), iPLANT and other major initiatives.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201 which alleviates this
Sequestration: University of Arizona joined our fellow Institutions of Higher Education in asking Congress to stop the sequester planned for FY13 and which went into effect on March 26th, and to prevent sequestration from extending into FY14 and beyond. The impact of sequestration on the University of Arizona for FY13 is expected to be a minimum of $15M.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issue: Rising cost of higher education and appropriate transparency; UA researched and prepared positions on the following legislat HR 2902Equal Access to Quality Education Act HR 6674Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act (ExCEL Act) S 2098, HR 4061 Student Right to Know Before You Go Act S 2280 HR 6273Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act S 3244, HR 6506Understanding the True Cost of College Act S 3550 Advancing College Choice and Ethics to Protect Taxpayers Act S 3582, HR 6447Educator Preparation Reform Act
The issue of "sequestration" as possibly triggered by the Budget Control Act of 2011: The UA advocated systematically in October and December against sequestration being implemented, citing an estimated $25M impact on UA. To support the delay in sequestration implementation, UA supported HR 8, the Tax Relief Extension Act. HR 8 also the Estate Tax and extended (retroactively) the IRA Charitable Rollover, both of which UA supported.
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for increased and sufficient funding for Commerce Justice Science Appropriations for NASA(Science Mission Directorate for missions such as OSIRIS REX), and for the National Science Foundation (funding for political science research and for ground-based telescopes (MREFC)) with House and Senate congressional staff members.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.2146 - DATA ActTo amend title 31, United States Code, to require accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes. Advocate for amendment or/oppose. Bill would add reporting requirements developed under the Recovery Act but not eliminate previous reporting requirments.
H.R.324 - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area ActTo establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. UA supports initiative for its effects on geo-tourism and economic development in Southern Arizona.
Negotiated Rulemaking process for revision of Titles II and IV of the Higher Education Act: UA opposes requiring states to use standardized tests to rate and labelall teacher preparartion programs, and linking these ratings and labels to eligibility for financial aid.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Indirect Medical Education (IME) Reimbursement: UA opposed Administration's proposed cut to reimbursments to teaching hospitals for their indirects costs associated with training doctors.
H.R. 399: STAPLE Act - would authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. UA supports as a means of keeping talented, US-educated foreign nationals engaged in the US economy.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
DOD Memorandum of Understanding on Tuition Assistance: UA joined other institutions of higher education in advocating for a delay in implementation of the MOU on Tuition Assistance, asking for clarification of DOD intentions for the process.
Grant Reform and New Transparency Act of 2011: UA weighed in against this bill due to requirements of posting of successful grant proposals on a public website including informing on reviewers and undermining intellectual property rights of individual researchers and their institutions.
H3070; S1599 Labor HHS Education Appropriations 2012: UA weighed in against cuts to Graduate Medical Education/Medicare Indirect Medical Education reimbursment, against cuts in the House to Title VII programs AHEC and HCOP, for level funding of Title VI Language Centers, and against House cuts to the Pell grant program, in support of TRIO programs, and in support of the TEACH grants.
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Telescope funding: UA advocated for sufficent funding for the NASA James Webb Space Telescope, and on the National Science Foundation's Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope programs.
Appropriations: UA advocated for federal research funding in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture: UA prepared materials for and advocated for Agriculture appropriations (HR 2112) to support NIFA and other USDA federal research programming. (CONTINUED next) Commerce/Justice/Science (HR2596, S1572): UA advocated for sufficient funding levels in the NOAA, National Science Foundation, for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Defense appropriations (HR2219) - UA advocated for suffcient funding for the basic research accounts in the Department of Defense (6.0,6.1 and MINERVA programs). Energy & Water (HR2354) - UA advocated for sufficent funding in key research programs in the Department of Energy (including the Office of Science and ARPA-E), including for innovation hubs. Homeland Security (HR 2017) - UA advocated for sufficient funding for the University Programs account, which includes funding for University-based Centers of Excellence. Labor/HHS/Education (S1599) - UA advocated against proposed cuts to Education Title VII programs succh as HCOP, and international education programs under Title VI, and for sufficient funding for the Pell Grant program. Transportation/HUD (S1596) - UA advocated for sufficient funding for the University Transportation Centers program under RITA.
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1249, the America Invents Act. UA communicated support for the manager's amendment to the bill.
H.R. 1425, S. 493) Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011: UA supported the bill, including provisions reauthorizing the SBIR and STTR programs
Department of Education "State Authorization" Regulations related to on-line course offerings in each state. UA joined national associations in requesting congressional assistance on the matter, including legislative recourse.
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Export control reform - University conducted research, preparation and planning for lobbying discussions to encourge a broad export control reform initiative to include streamlining ofUS Munitions List with a specific focus on academic issues connected to export control.
S.493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 - the UA supports SBIR/STTR but does not support increasing the mandatory set-aside of Agency R&D fundings for such purposes.
DoD and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011H1363;Continuing Resolutions HJ Res48, and HJ 44 - UA communicated our support for federal research funding agency programs and student financial aid programs in these appropriations bills, including for NASA, DHS, DOE, NSF, NIH and for Pell Grant.
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Patent Reform Act of 2011 (S. 23) -UA supported the reform of the patent system to be implemented by this bill. harmonizing our patent system with that of our trading partners, improving patent quality, reducing patent litigation costs, and providing additional authority for the U.S. Patent and Trade Office to secure the resources it needs to operate effectively.
H.R.952 : Energy Critical Elements Renewal Act of 2011 H.R.618 : Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2011 UA supports efforts to increase R&D in the area of Rare Earth Elements and increased support for producing a skilled workforce for critical mineral mining.
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Export Control Reform: University conducted research, preparation, planning and lobbying discussions to encourage a broad export control reform initiative to include examination and streamlining of US Munitions List to increase accountability but decrease processsing time and bureaucracy; including specifically for research satellites and components and side issue of "troublesome regulations" such as restrictions on academic publication of fundamental research.
UA conducted multiple research, planning, and preparation meetings regarding UA's FY12 federal funding initiatives, including Energy & Water appropriations.
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
S 515 Patent Reform Bill - UA supports Senate-sponsored reform of US Patent system.
S 3635: Energy & Water Appropriations bill - UA seeking funding for alternative energy project in bill, supports ARPA-E and other funding for alternative energy programs.
HR 5600 Employee Educational Assistance Act: UA favored permanently extending provision allowing up to $5250 in employee provided education expenses without creating tax burdens for recipient of benefit.
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
S.515 The Patent Reform Act of 2009, HR 1260 also; UA supports Senate version of Patent Reform Act which implements greater protections for University-research derived works. Efforts included work on a UA-derived primer on the campus process for use in communicating with Congress.
HR 1410 Foreign Relations Authorizaton Act for FY2010 and FY2011: UA communicated concerns with conflicting guidance with current export control regime and need for reform in current system.
HR690, S144 - Modernize our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 (MOBILE Cell Phone Act) - UA supported to clarify cell phone fringe benefit taxation. Also, HR 4994 Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010 on same issue.
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations Bills (no introduced bills as of this writing) funding projects: Defense - Hypersonic Wind Tunnell, Adaptive Optics, Nailbed Biometrics Labor HHS Education - Diabetes Clinic, Innovations in Healthcare, Vets SERV, Healthcare Translation, VIPER (Venom control) CJS - Domestic Violence Familiary and Juvenile Law Clinic
HR 4872 - Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: UA advocated for education-related provisions which benefited students, including the provision of funding for Pell Grants.
HR690 - UA advocated for passage of HR690 due to the provisions removing cell phones from "listed property" for tax purposes.
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 3221 Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act - weighed in on impact of certain provisions allowing greater role for state government in higher education standard-setting.
HR 3585 Solar Road Map - UA supports the goals and program of the Road Map.
HR 2868: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act (Foster-Lujan) - UA favored this amendment which changes application of DHS regulations from coverage as industrial facilities to coverage as educational facilities.
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 3221: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - support general scope of provision but specifically oppose - the State Innovation Completion Grants (Section 782) within the College Access and Completion Innovation Fund section will mandate the development and maintenance of a statewide longitudinal data system as a condition for access to these grants. This legislative mandate represents an unprecedented expansion of the role of the Department of Education.
H.R.1035 : To amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to honor the legacy of Stewart L. Udall, and for other purpose - support due to Foundation awards to the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, at the University of Arizona, to conduct training, research, and other activities with regard to the involvement of Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care and public policy.
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
H3183 Energy & Water appropriations - seeking funding for Water Sustainability in Semi-Arid and Arid Environments in the Department of Energy/Office of Science acccount.
HR 2407 National Climate Service Act - provisions related to limiting funding levels for RISAs - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessment Teams".
H.R. 2187, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - suggested provisions that would allow for Universities to serve as mentors to K-12 institutions.
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H 1105 - FY09 Omnibus Appropriations - issues related to increases in funding for federal research for NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, DOD and student aid provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Preparatory efforts for FY10 Appropriations requests to be submitted in 2009, including in FY10 Energy, Defense, Labor HHS and Interior appropriations bills.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 5177 Pima County Land Adjustment Act - regarding provisions related to Tumamoc Hill, Pima County AZ.
Agriculture Appropriations (USDA CSREES-Research and Education) Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (Justice), Defense (Army RDTE, USAF RDTE) Energy & Water (Energy-Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy, Office of Science) Interior & Environment (EPA/USGS), Labor HHS Appropriations (CDC, ED-FIPSE)
HR 5658 FY 2009 Defense Authorization: Army RDTE - ATRAP Program USAF RDTE - Wind Tunnell Upgrade
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - provisions relating to data collection, accreditation, emergency notification. HR 4225 the William H. Rehnquist Center Establishment Act of 2007: working for passage out of US House Judiciary Committee.
National Park Centennial Fund Act HR 3094 - support passage of Act; provisions providing funding for technology innovations for National Parks.
Agriculture Appropriations (USDA CSREES-Research and Education) Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (Justice), Defense appropriations (Army RDTE, USAF RDTE), Energy & Water (Energy - Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy, Office of Science) , Interior and Environment (EPA, USGS) Labor HHS/ED appropriations (CDC; Public Health Leadership, ED - FIPSE)
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2007 · year_end · YY
HR3161/S Rept 110-134: Dept of Agriculture Appropriations (2008), USDA CSREES-Research & Education Activities funding issues. HR3093/S Rept 110-124: Dept of Commerce/State/Justice Approps (2008), Binational Migration, NASA, Office of Justice funding issues
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE
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2007 · mid_year · MM
HR3222/S Rept. 110-279: Department of Defense Appropriations (2008), Army RDT and E funding issues. HR2641/S Rept. 110-127: Department of Energy and Water Appropriations (2008), Science Biological and Environmental Research issues. HR3043/S Rept. 110-107: Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations (2008), Education and Health Funding issues. HR3161/S Rept 110-134: Department of Agriculture Appropriations (2008), USDA CSREES-Research & Education Activities funding issues. HR3093/S Rept 110-124: Department of Commerce/State/Justice (2008), Binational Migration, NASA, Office of Justice funding issues
HR475/S245 Congratulating the University of Arizona Wildcats for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE
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2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 5631/S. Rept. 109-292: Department of Defense Appropriations (2007), Army RDT and E funding issues. H.R. 5427/S. Rept. 109-274: Department of Energy and Water Appropriations (2007), Science Biological & Environmental Research issues. H.R. 5522/S. Rept. 109-277: Foreign Operations Appropriations (2007), USAID funding issues. H.R. 5386/S. Rept. 109-275: Department of Interior Appropriations (2007), USDA Forest Service Research issues. H.R. 5647/S. Rept. 109-287: Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations (2007), education health funding issues. H.R. 5576/S. Rept. 109-293: Department of Transportation, Treasure, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations (2007), transportation funding issues. H.R. 6332: Sandra Day O'Connor and William H. Rehnquist Law Centers Establishment of 2006 H.R. 5384/S. Rept. 109-266: Department of Agriculture Appropriations (2007), USDA CSREES-Research & Education Activities funding issues. H.R. 5672/S. Rept. 109-280: Department of Science/State/Justice/Commerice (2007), Binational Optics, NASA, Office of Justice funding issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
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2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
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2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter UA followed up on letter signed by President Hart and 40 major business organizations from So. AZ against sequestration and in support of federal research appropriations.
The University of Arizona shared concerns over pending Department of Labor regulations modifying the income level under which employees are eligible for overtime pay due to their potential large financial impact on the University. House and Senate bill numbers pending.
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
UA called for robust funding for defense research 6.1 funding in both the markups for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and defense appropriations bills, including for DARPA and other agencies that provide defense research funding available to Universities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UA called for sufficient funding support for federally-funded research through various appropriations bills, including for: HR 2578 Commerce Justice Science for NASA appropriations in support of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Grant, and for NSF funding; HR 2685 DOD Appropriations against lower DOD Basic Science funding.
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): the UA engaged regarding an amendment offered to require justification for any medical research included in the NDAA, and in support of sufficient S&T funding, including that available to Universities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Sequestration: UA advocates for a lifting of the BCA caps and an end to sequestration for FY16. UA also advocates for sufficient appropriations for federal research funding agencies, including NASA (major priority including Science Mission Directorate and Space Grant), NIH, NSF, DOE, DHS (University Programs), USDA/NIFA, DOD and DOI. This quarter UA followed up on letter signed by President Hart and 40 major business organizations from So. AZ against sequestration and in support of federal research appropriations.
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Graduate Medical Education (in 113th, HR1201) - AZ faces a physician shortage and GME reform is necessary relief. Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA supports several initiatives in this legislation which is expected in 2015/114th Congress, including support for Title VI centers, financial (Pell Grant), competency-based education programs (HR3136 in 113th).
uA takes its technology transfer initiatives very seriously and as a part of its economid development contribution to Arizona's economy. UA opposed HR9, the Innovation Act, due to unfavorable provisions such as on joinder. UA informed Senators of our support for the S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
America COMPETES Authorization (HR1806 -114th)- authorizes NSF funding and UA is a major NSF partner including in plant biology, engineering, and telescopes; UA also advocates for DHS Science & Tech Funding (for university centers of excellence); the Water Resources Research Act reauthorization for USGS authorization and funding for Water Resources Research Centers, HR 810 (114th) NASA Authorization Act of 2015 for funding of Science Mission Directorate and concern over STEM education and Space Grant program;
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Title VI Centers (International Education): UA advocates for the Title VI centers program at US Department of Education: UA hosts 3 such Centers (Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies). UA also prepared to lobby on this matter in the coming Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, including in the 114th Congress.
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
ADAPT Act: UA supported this bill, (still under Committee review) which would, among other things, amend the law to create a pathway for the prompt approval of antibacterial and antifungal drugs intended to treat serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions. The ADAPT Act is viewed as successor legislation to the Generating Antibiotics Incentives Now Act (GAIN Act), and would be particularly helpful fo researchers studying Valley Fever.
Veteran Education Empowerment Act (HR 5589)(Introd by Rep. Frankel, co-sponsored by Reps. Bilirakis and Takano) The Veteran Education Empowerment Act would award four-year grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish, maintain, and improve a veteran student center.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Sequestration: University of Arizona joined our fellow Institutions of Higher Education in asking Congress to stop the sequester which is planned for reinstatement in FY15. The impact of sequestration on the University of Arizona for FY13 was a minimum of $15M.
America COMPETES Reauthorization: (America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act of 2007). Current authorization expires this year, congressional action expected prior, with a focus on focusing support for the National Science Foundation and other agencies. During this quarter, UA worked to get the Tucson Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council on a community letter on COMPETES.
Veteran Education Empowerment Act (HR 5589)(Introd by Rep. Frankel, co-sponsored by Reps. Bilirakis and Takano) The Veteran Education Empowerment Act would award four-year grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish, maintain, and improve a veteran student center.
ADAPT Act: UA supported this bill, (still under Committee review) which would, among other things, amend the law to create a pathway for the prompt approval of antibacterial and antifungal drugs intended to treat serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions. The ADAPT Act is viewed as successor legislation to the Generating Antibiotics Incentives Now Act (GAIN Act), and would be particularly helpful fo researchers studying Valley Fever.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
America COMPETES Reauthorization: (America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act of 2007). Current authorization expires this year, congressional action expected prior, with a focus on focusing support for the National Science Foundation and other agencies. During this quarter, UA worked to get the Tucson Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council on a community letter on COMPETES.
Federal Research Funding: Noting the "Innovation Gap" that is developing between the US and foreign competitors, UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS).
Graduate Medical Education (HR 1201 Training Tomorrows Doctors Today Act - Shock/Schwartz): AZ faces a physician shortage that is most acute in the primary care field. In 2010, the State ranked 41 in active primary care physicians per capita and 35 in primary care residents. Arizona is already funding more 150 residency slots with no Federal support (nearly all UA), but is still approximately 850 positions short of the national per capita average. UA supports legislation such as HR 1201
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Higher Education Act Reauthorization: legislation to reauthorize is expected in the 113th Congress, and UA has joined our fellow IHE's in identifying issues of possible concern, including Title IV provisions related to federal financial aid and the Title VI foreign language centers; and access to financial aid, possible redress of the GI Bill not counting as federal aid under Title IV, along with a recalculation of the 90/10 rule. UA has created a campus-wide HEA Reauthorization Task Force to address HEA Reauth.
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
S. 1720, S.1013, S.866, S.1612 - all Patent Litigation related legislation, the UA encouraged the Senate to target abusive patent litigation without discouraging the technology transfer activities, and its acruing benefits, of research universities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NASA appropriations legislation: HR2787 House Commerce Justice Science Appropriations, S1329 Senate Commerce Justice Science appropriations advocating for sufficient funding levels for NASA overall, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Planetary and Earth Science, and NASA Space Grant.
UA advocates for the following specific programs within the various federal agencies with federal appropriations: DHS University Programs: UA advocates for sufficient support for this account due to the UA-based DHS Center of Excellence for Border Security, USGS: UA hosts the USGS-funded Water Resources Research Center (WRRCs), NASA Space Grant education program (UA is the Space Grant host in Arizona), Dept of Energy Office of Science (UA hosts an Energy Frontier Research Center).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education. During this quarter, UA worked with Members of the Arizona delegation on this bill.
UA advocates for the following specific programs within the various federal agencies: DHS University Programs: UA advocates for sufficient support for this account due to the UA-based DHS Center of Excellence for Border Security, USGS: UA hosts the USGS-funded Water Resources Research Center (WRRCs), NASA Space Grant education program (UA is the Space Grant host in Arizona), Dept of Energy Office of Science (UA hosts an Energy Frontier Research Center).
Federal Research Funding: UA advocated for sufficient appropriations for key federal funding agencies, such as the National Institutes for Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA (HR2787 and S1429), Department of Energy (Office of Science), DHS (University Programs), USDA (NIFA), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and Department of Interior (USGS). Generally, UA advocated for a minimum of FY12 funding levels for these agencies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. UA supports DREAM Act provisions in S7.44, and recommended fixes to various clauses related to H-1B visas and other sections supporting international education.
Higher Education Act Reauthorization: legislation to reauthorize is expected in the 113th Congress, and UA has joined our fellow IHE's in identifying issues of possible concern, including Title IV provisions related to federal financial aid and the Title VI foreign language centers; and access to financial aid, possible redress of the GI Bill not counting as federal aid under Title IV, along with a recalculation of the 90/10 rule.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
America COMPETES Reauthorization: (America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act of 2007). Current authorization expires this year, congressional action expected prior, with a focus on focusing support for the National Science Foundation and other agencies. UA has signifcant engagement with NSF, including on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), iPLANT and other major initiatives.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1627 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 S. 3201Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 H.R. 6352 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 6562 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 UA engaged on the issue of federal funding for graduate medical education (GME), including direct communication on the issue in December 2012, and conducted research and discussions to prepare to engage on this issue in 2013. With two medical schools, expanding residency positions is a great need in Arizona.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Indirect Medical Education (IME) Reimbursement: UA opposed Administration's proposed cut to reimbursments to teaching hospitals for their indirects costs associated with training doctors.
H.R. 399: STAPLE Act - would authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. UA supports as a means of keeping talented, US-educated foreign nationals engaged in the US economy.
FY13 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill (no bill number assigned yet): - NASA: UA advocated for increased appropriations for NASA Science Mission Directorate, and Space Grant program above PBR. - NSF: UA advocated for funding at PBR for Rsearch and Related Activites, Education and Human Resources, and MREFC. - DOE: UA supported PBR for Office of Science, ARPA-E, EERE and Innovation Hubs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
H.R.324 - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area ActTo establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. UA supports initiative for its effects on geo-tourism and economic development in Southern Arizona.
FY13 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill (no bill number assigned yet): - NASA: UA advocated for increased appropriations for NASA Science Mission Directorate, and Space Grant program above PBR. - NSF: UA advocated for funding at PBR for Rsearch and Related Activites, Education and Human Resources, and MREFC. - DOE: UA supported PBR for Office of Science, ARPA-E, EERE and Innovation Hubs. NOAA - UA advocated for Office of Atmospheric Research - Climate Competitive Research at PBR.
H.R.4004 -- Federal Research Public Access Act of 2012 - UA supports amendments to this bill which overall would require federal agencies with research budget of $100M or more to provide free public access to articles resulting from research funded by those agencies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Pell Grant program - UA advocated for sufficent funding to make up for the shortfall in the Pell Grant need-based student aid program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FY12 Appropriations: Labor HHS Appropriations bill (called for support for President's request for the Student Financial Aid Administration (PELL) and International Education and Foreign Language Studies programsTitle VI and Fulbright-Hays; Milcon/VA: (support President's request for Education Services withinthe Veterans Benefits Administration)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.952 : Energy Critical Elements Renewal Act of 2011 H.R.618 : Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2011 UA supports efforts to increase R&D in the area of Rare Earth Elements and increased support for producing a skilled workforce for critical mineral mining.
Patent Reform Act of 2011 (S. 23) -UA supported the reform of the patent system to be implemented by this bill. harmonizing our patent system with that of our trading partners, improving patent quality, reducing patent litigation costs, and providing additional authority for the U.S. Patent and Trade Office to secure the resources it needs to operate effectively.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011 H1, SAmdt 149; UA communicated our support for federal research funding agency programs and student financial aid programs in these appropriations bills, in particular raising concerns for potential cuts proposed in HR 1 for DOE, DHS and Pell but including supporting NASA, NSF, NIH and DOD research programs.
Export control reform - University conducted research, preparation and planning for lobbying discussions to encourge a broad export control reform initiative to include streamlining ofUS Munitions List with a specific focus on academic issues connected to export control.
S.493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 - the UA supports SBIR/STTR but does not support increasing the mandatory set-aside of Agency R&D fundings for such purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Federal funding for mining research including rare earth minerals and safety technology development; activity included research, planning and preparation for future lobbying initiative, and initial lobbying discussions.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
NASA Reauthorization Bills: HR 5781 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010, and . S.3729 : National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010: UA advocated for sufficient funding for the Science Mission Directorate and programs therein, as well as for increased technology development funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (yet to be named): UA has conducted preparatory research and communicated initial recommendations for ESEA Reauthorization, including approaches for evaluations of schools in border communities.
NASA Reauthorization Bills: UA communicated concerns that in upcoming NASA Reauthorization bill that funding for the Science Mission Directorate be supported and protected from uncertainty in the Exploration Directorate's portfolio.
HR4889: Supplemental Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010. UA communicated support for the bill which initially included funding for both higher education and K-12 to states and provided for making up an anticipated Pell Grant program shortfall..
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S515 Patent Reform Act of 2009, HR1260 Patent Reform Act of 2009: UA advocated for S515 due to provisions favorable to University IP interests.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3101 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessbility Act - UA supports the intent to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to internet-protocol based commucations and video technologies.
HR390, College Football Playoff Act of 2009 - UA opposes proposed changes to the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS).
FY10 Appropriations: the University had several funding priorities in appropriations bills still in consideration during this quarter. This included Defense appropriations (HR3326), in which UA had funding for advanced composite materials and ATRAP, and Consolidated Transp.-HUD, CJS, Financial Services, Labor-HHS, MiliCon-VA, State-ForOps (HR 3288) in which UA has projects related to immigration and disabled veterans research. UA also supported funding for research agencies NSF, NIH, NASA and DOD
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.3183 : Energy & Water Appropriations - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the FY10 - in support of House provision on restarting production line for PU-238 for NASA exploration missions to outer solar system.
H.R.3802 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from the limitation on depreciation - expressed support for this provision. Also, HR 690 Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 (MOBILE Cell Phone Act) with similar intent.
H.R.1001 : To create a new nonimmigrant visa category for registered nurses; weighed in in support of this bill as it would expand nursing pool for So. Arizona health care institutions including University Medical Center.
S.37 and HR 783 - A bill to permanently extend the research tax credit - support increased incentives for R&D in nation.
H.R.3585 - Solar Technology Roadmap - support planning, research and technology development provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Patent Reform Act of 2009 (S. 515) - determination of damages and inter partes examination clauses.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration - University supports increased funding for the Science Mission Directorate including increased space science and earth science missions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 5515 New Employee Verification Act - proposed employer verification legislation.
HR 4137 Higher Education Act Reauthorization - UA had several issues in this legislation, including provisions relating to accreditation, endowment usage, excessive data collection, and emergency notification.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
new NASA Primary Investigator eligibility regulations: worked to amend changes to new PI eligibility rules.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE