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Discussion on potential research-related provisions in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

Funding for: H.R. 4394, S. 2443, Energy and Water Appropriations Act 2024, Title III, Department of Energy, Science (Funding for Office of Science, including Office of Fusion Energy Science, DOE microelectronic centers, Quantum Information Centers; Energy Research Centers; Basic Energy Sciences); Biological and Environmental Research; oppose language to prohibit DEI activities. Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E H.R. 4365, S. 2587, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, Title IV, Research Development Test and Evaluation (DoD basic research, 6.1; DoD Science and Technology; Minerva Program; DARPA) H.R. 5893, S. 2321, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, 2024, (Title III, Funding for NSF and NASA Science Mission Directorate, including the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope; Title I Department of Commerce NOAA, Office of Ocean and Atmospheric Research) Section 552, H.R. 5893 (OSTP guidance on public access to research) H.R. 4821, S. 2605, Department of Interior, EPA and Related Agencies, 2024, Related Agencies, (National Endowment for Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts) Oppose Perry Amendments #60, #61 to defund NEH and NEA H.R. 5894, S. 2624, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, (Title II, HHS, NIH Funding; Title III Department of Education, Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants; International Education; TRIO Programs, GANN: Institute of Education Science); Lawler Amendment #114 (prohibit funding for any institution that authorizes, facilitates, funds or otherwise supports events deemed to promote antisemitism; issues relating to definition); Roy Amendment #184 prevent any institution subject to endowment tax from receiving funds under Labor - HHS bill Support full funding and supplemental funding for FY 24 for Science portion of CHIPS and Science Act, (NSF and DOE: Office of Science NIST, NASA and Department of Commerce) Pub. L117 167; Funding for FY 25: Advocate for Department of Energy Office of Science, Fusion energy; Quantum Information Sciences; Science Laboratory Infrastructure; Microelectronics research; NSF; NIH; NEH; NASA Science & Aeronautics Division; NEA; Pell Grants; Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants; Work-Study; TRIO; Department of Defense: basic research; DARPA; NOAA

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy and work on research for semiconductor tools; pathway forward for fusion energy research development, including possible legislation or regulations

The Higher Education Endowment Reform Act (Reform the net investment income tax to provide credit for significant financial aid to low-income students); (All) Oppose efforts to increase net investment income tax S. 3465S, WEST (Woke Endowment Security Tax Act (all) S. 3514, The College Endowment Accountability Act (all)

H.R. 7776, S. 4543, "James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," Title II, "Research, Development, Test and Evaluation" (Support for 6.1 basic research, DARPA, and Minerva);

H.R 8256, S. 4664, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA); Title III, Science (Funding for NSF, including the Vera C. Rubin Observatory; NASA, including the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and NASA Science mission); H.R. 8236, S. 4663, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 basic research and DARPA); H.R. 8255, S. 4660, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, Title III, Department of Energy (Funding for the Office of Science, Science Laboratory Infrastructure, Fusion Energy Sciences, and ARPA-E); H.R. 8262, S. 4686, Appropriations for Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2023, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH, NEA); H.R. 8295, S. 4659, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, Title II, Department of Health and Human Services (Funding for NIH, including support for Senate report language on the Brain Initiative); Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, IES, International Education and Foreign Language Studies Program, GANN); H.R. 2617, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," Division B, "Commerce, Justice Science and Related Agencies" Title III "Science" (Funding for the National Science Foundation);; Division D, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for the Office of Science, including fusion energy); Division G "Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, Title III, Related Agencies" (Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities); Division H, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies," Title I, "Department of Health and Human Services." (NIH, Senate language on BRAIN Initiative) Funding for FY 2024 (NSF, Department of Energy Office of Science, microelectronics research and centers, DOD basic research, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy funding in CHIPS and Science);

Draft Platform Transparency and Accountability Act (All); S. 4201, Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 (All); H.R. 5921, Filter Bubble Transparency Act (All);

S. 839, H.R. 2030, College Transparency Act (All)

H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 Division B Research and Innovation Title I - Department of Energy Science for the Future Act (Section 10105, Fusion Energy Research; Section 10108 Science Laboratories Infrastructure program; Section 10113 Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research; Section 10114 Research Security); Title III - National Science Foundation for the Future; Title V - Broadening Participation in Science (Subtitle C - MSI STEM Achievement); Title VI - Miscellaneous Science and Technology Provisions (Subtitle D - Research Security; Subtitle K - Micro Act); S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Division B, The Endless Frontiers Act Title 1 - NSF Technology and Innovation (All); Title II - NSF Research Stem and Geographic Diversity Initiatives Section 2209, Geographic Diversity; Title III - Research and Security Section 2303, Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Restriction Division C, Strategic Competition Act of 2021, Subtitle D, Countering Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Section 3138, Review by Committee on Foreign Investment in the US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education Division D, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Provisions Title IV - Other Matters, Subtitle D, Safeguarding American Innovation Section 4493, Federal Research Council Section 4495, Restricting the acquisition of emerging technologies by certain aliens Section 4497, Certification regarding access to export-controlled technologies in educational and cultural programs Division E, Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021 Title II - Protecting United States National Security Section 5212, Prohibition on reviews by Committee on Foreign Investment in US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education Division F, Miscellaneous Matters Title I - Competitiveness and Security for Education and Medical Research Subtitle C, Higher Education, Section 6124, Disclosure of Foreign Gifts and Contracts at institutions of higher education, including Section 117 (Disclosures of Foreign gifts) and Section 124 (Institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff); H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act of 2022) Division B, Research and Innovation, Title I, Department of Energy for the Future, Section 10105 (Fusion Energy); Section 10305 (Broadening Participation) Title III, NSF Innovation for the Future; Section 10306 (d) Research Integrity and Security, Section (5) Risk Assessment Center; Title VI, Misc. Science and Technology Provisions, Subpart E, Malign Foreign Talent Participation Prohibition; Subpart F, Sections 10661-5 (Microelectronic Research for Energy Innovation, including Kildee amendment to define microelectronics); Division I, Committee on the Judiciary, Title III, Immigration, Section 80301 (W, Startup Visas); Section 80303 (Doctoral STEM Grads, including the establishment of dual intent); Section 90304 Disclosures of foreign gifts of contracts at institutions of higher education, including Section 124 (Institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff); Amendment to Rules Print 117-31, Section 903306 (College Transparency); Title V (Broadening Participation in Science); Subtitle A (STEM Opportunities); Draft Motions to Instruct - Cassidy (College Transparency Act), Lujan (Investment in National Laboratories) and Kelly (investment in semiconductor manufacturing, including fabrication); Letter to conferees in support of swift passage; Discussions at NOAA on research opportunities;

H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (All); S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 (All);

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy and work on research for semiconductor tools; H.R. 6291, S. 3740, Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act (All);

H.R 8256, S. 4664, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, Budget Request, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA); Title III, Science (Funding for NSF, including the Vera C. Rubin Observatory; NASA, including the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and NASA Science mission); H.R. 8236, S. 4663, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 basic research and DARPA); H.R. 8255, S. 4660, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, Title III, Department of Energy (Funding for the Office of Science, Science Laboratory Infrastructure, Fusion Energy Sciences, and ARPA-E); H.R. 8262, S. 4686, Appropriations for Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2023, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH, NEA); H.R. 8295, S. 4659, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, Title II, Department of Health and Human Services (Funding for NIH); Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, IES, International Education and Foreign Language Studies Program, GANN); Funding for FY 2024 (NSF, Department of Energy Office of Science, microelectronics research and centers, DOD basic research, National Endowment for the Humanities); H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 50172 National Laboratory Infrastructure

H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (All); S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 (All);

Draft legislation to amend the net investment income tax on certain private universities and colleges. House Committee on Ways and Means Committee Print to comply with reconciliation directives for S.Con.Res. 14 for FY 2022, Subtitle H, Section 137702, Modification of Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities;

S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Division B, The Endless Frontiers Act Title 1 - NSF Technology and Innovation (All); Title II - NSF Research Stem and Geographic Diversity Initiatives Section 2209, Geographic Diversity; Title III - Research and Security Section 2303, Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Restriction Division C, Strategic Competition Act of 2021, Subtitle D, Countering Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Section 3138, Review by Committee on Foreign Investment in the US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education Division D, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Provisions Title IV - Other Matters, Subtitle D, Safeguarding American Innovation Section 4493, Federal Research Council Section 4495, Restricting the acquisition of emerging technologies by certain aliens Section 4497, Certification regarding access to export-controlled technologies in educational and cultural programs Division E, Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021 Title II - Protecting United States National Security Section 5212, Prohibition on reviews by Committee on Foreign Investment in US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education Division F, Miscellaneous Matters Title I - Competitiveness and Security for Education and Medical Research Subtitle C, Higher Education, Section 6124, Disclosure of Foreign Gifts and Contracts at institutions of higher education, including Section 117 (Disclosures of Foreign gifts) and Section 124 (Institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff) H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act of 2022) Division B, Research and Innovation, Title I, Department of Energy for the Future, Section 10105 (Fusion Energy); Section 10305 (Broadening Participation) Title III, NSF Innovation for the Future; Section 10306 (d) Research Integrity and Security, Section (5) Risk Assessment Center; Title VI, Misc. Science and Technology Provisions, Subpart E, Malign Foreign Talent Participation Prohibition; Subpart F, Sections 10661-5 (Microelectronic Research for Energy Innovation, including Kildee amendment to define microelectronics); Division I, Committee on the Judiciary, Title III, Immigration, Section 80301 (W, Startup Visas); Section 80303 (Doctoral STEM Grads, including the establishment of dual intent); Section 90304 Disclosures of foreign gifts of contracts at institutions of higher education, including Section 124 (Institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff); Amendment to Rules Print 117-31, Section 903306 (College Transparency); Title V (Broadening Participation in Science); Subtitle A (STEM Opportunities); Draft Motions to Instruct - Cassidy (College Transparency Act), Lujan (Investment in National Laboratories) and Kelly (investment in semiconductor manufacturing, including fabrication); Letter to conferees in support of swift passage;

S. 839, H.R. 2030, College Transparency Act (All)

H.R. 7900, S ,National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Title II, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Support for 6.1 basic research, DARPA, and Minerva);

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy and work on research for semiconductor tools; H.R. 3593, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); S. 3699, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act of 2022, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); Section 14 (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research); and Section 15 (Research Security); H.R. 6291, S.3740, Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act (All);

S. 3623, Violence Against Womens Act Reauthorization 2022, Section 1597, online survey tool for campus safety (Time interval);

H.R.__ National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (Support for 6.1 Basic Research, DARPA and Minerva)

H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (All); S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 (All);

S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021: Division B, The Endless Frontiers Act; Title 1 - NSF Technology and Innovation (All); Title II - NSF Research Stem and Geographic Diversity Initiatives Section 2209, Geographic Diversity; Title III - Research and Security Section 2303, Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Restriction Division C, Strategic Competition Act of 2021, Subtitle D, Countering Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Section 3138, Review by Committee on Foreign Investment in the US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education Division D, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Provisions Title IV - Other Matters, Subtitle D, Safeguarding American Innovation Section 4493, Federal Research Council Section 4495, Restricting the acquisition of emerging technologies by certain aliens Section 4497, Certification regarding access to export-controlled technologies in educational and cultural programs Division E, Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021, Title II - Protecting United States National Security Section 5212, Prohibition on reviews by Committee on Foreign Investment in US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education Division F, Miscellaneous Matters, Title I - Competitiveness and Security for Education and Medical Research Subtitle C, Higher Education, Section 6124, Disclosure of Foreign Gifts and Contracts at institutions of higher education; H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act of 2022), Division B, Research and Innovation, Title I, Department of Energy for the Future, Section 10105 (Fusion Energy); Section 10305 (Broadening Participation) Title III, NSF Innovation for the Future; Title VI, Misc. Science and Technology Provisions, Subpart E, Malign Foreign Talent Participation Prohibition; Subpart F, Sections 10661-5, (Microelectronic Research for Energy Innovation, including Kildee amendment to define microelectronics); Division I, Committee on the Judiciary, Title III, Immigration, Section 80301 (W, Startup Visas); Section 80303, (Doctoral STEM Grads, including the establishment of dual intent); Amendment to Rules Print 117-31, Section 903306 (College Transparency); Title V (Broadening Participation in Science), Subtitle A (STEM Opportunities); Draft LaTurner amendment (Percentage allocation for EPSCoR); Gallagher Amendment #88 (American Security Drone Act)

S. 839, H.R. 2030, College Transparency Act (All); H.R. 6843, Building Civic Bridges Act (All);

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy and work on research for semiconductor tools; H.R. 3593, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); S. 3699, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act of 2022, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); Section 14 (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research); and Section 15 (Research Security); H.R. 6291/S. 3740, Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act (All)

H.R. 4505, S. 3042, Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, FY 22, Title I, Department of Commerce (Advocate for funding for NOAA); Title III, Science (Advocate for funding for NSF, including Vera C. Rubin Observatory; and NASA, including Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and NASA Science mission); H.R. 4432, S. 3023, Appropriations for Department of Defense, FY 22, Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Advocate for funding for 6.1 basic research, including multi-university research programs; Minerva Research Initiative Program, DARPA); H.R. 4549, S. 2605, Appropriations for Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, FY 22, Title III, Department of Energy, Science (Advocate for funding for Office of Science, Fusion Energy Sciences, Science Laboratory Infrastructure); Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) (Advocate for funding for ARPA-E); H.R. 4372, S. 3034, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, Title III, Related Agencies (Advocate for funding for NEH, NEA); H.R. 4502, S. 3062, Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act, 2022, Title II, Department of Health and Human Services (Advocate for funding for NIH); Title III, Department of Education (Advocate for funding for Pell Grants, Work-Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, International Education, TRIO Programs, GANN, Title IV and Fulbright Hays, Institute of Education Sciences); House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Committee Print to comply with reconciliation directives for S.Con.Res. 14 for FY 2022; Support: Section 90024, National Science Foundation Research and Development; Section 90002, Funding for Department of Energy Laboratory Infrastructure; Section 90003, Department of Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Activities, Section (a) Office of Science Appropriations; and Section (a) (4) Fusion Materials Research and Development; House Committee on Ways and Means Committee Print to comply with reconciliation directives for S.Con.Res. 14 for FY 2022; Support: Subtitle F, Section 135192, Advance Refunding of Bonds; Subtitle H, Section 137702, Modification of Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities; House Committee on Education and Labor Committee Print to comply with reconciliation directives for S.Con.Res. 14 for FY 22: Section 20031, Increasing the maximum Pell Grant (Advocate for doubling maximum amount of Pell Grant award); H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act Title II - Committee on Education and Labor (Part 2- Higher Education) Section 20021, Increasing the Maximum Federal Pell Grant award Section 20022, Expanding Federal Student Aid Eligibility Title IX - Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Section 90001, Department of Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities Section 90016, National Science Foundation Core Research Section 90017, National Science Foundation Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Section 90018, National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Title XIII - Committee on Ways and Means Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources draft legislation to comply with Reconciliation Instructions for S.Con.Res. 14 for FY 2022 (Sec. 70173, Department of Energy Research and Development Activities; Section 70174, National Laboratory Infrastructure); Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions draft legislation to comply with reconciliation instructions for S.Con.Res. 14 for FY 2022 (Part 2 - Higher Education; Section 20021, Increasing the Maximum Federal Pell Grant; Section 20022, Expanding Federal Student Aid Eligibility);

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy and work on research for semiconductor tools; H.R. 3593, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); S.___, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); Section 14 (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research); and Section 15 (Research Security); Draft legislation for centers for research on improving equipment for semiconductor chips;

S. 839, H.R. 2030, College Transparency Act (All);

H.R. 4350, S. 2792, National Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; Title II - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Support for 6.1 basic research, including Multi-University Initiatives; support for DARPA, Minerva program); (Oppose potential amendments on science and security); Waltz Amendment No. 459 (Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Prohibition, language clarifications); Section 818, S. 2792, Oppose Department of Defense Professional Training material disclosure requirements Section 6446, HR 4350, Admission of Essential Scientists and Technical Experts to Promote and Protect the National Security Innovation Base, Support Section 240, HR 4350, Research Security Training Requirement for Federal Research Grant personnel, Support

Advocate for bond program covering nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects, modeled after Build America Bonds;

H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (All); S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 (All);

H.R. 4350, S. 2792, National Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; Title II, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Support for 6.1 basic research, including Multi-University Initiatives; support for DARPA, Minerva program); (Oppose potential amendments on science and security); Waltz Amendment No. 459 (Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Prohibition, language clarifications);

S. 839, H.R. 2030, College Transparency Act (All);

S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; Division B, The Endless Frontiers Act Title 1, NSF Technology and Innovation (All) Title II, NSF Research Stem and Geographic Diversity Initiatives, Section 2209 (Geographic Diversity) Title III, Research and Security Section 2303 (Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Restriction) Division C, Strategic Competition Act of 2021, Subtitle D, Countering Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence; Section 3138 ( Review by Committee on Foreign Investment in the US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education) Division D, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Provisions, Title IV, Other Matters, Subtitle D, Safeguarding American Innovation Section 4493 (Federal Research Council) Section 4495 (Restricting the acquisition of emerging technologies by certain aliens) Section 4497 (Certification regarding access to export-controlled technologies in educational and cultural programs) Division E, Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021, Title II, Protecting United States National Security, Section 5212 (Prohibition on reviews by Committee on Foreign Investment in US of certain foreign gifts to and contracts with institutions of higher education) Division F, Miscellaneous Matters, Title I, Competitiveness and Security for Education and Medical Research, Subtitle C, Higher Education, Section 6124 (Disclosure of Foreign Gifts and Contracts at institutions of higher education); H.R. 2225, NSF for the Future Act (All);

Advocate for bond program covering nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects, modeled after Build America Bonds;

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy and work on research for semiconductor tools; Science Laboratory Infrastructure Program and investment in this program as part of a potential infrastructure bill; H.R. 3593, The Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, Section 6 (Fusion Energy Research); Draft proposal for centers for research on improving equipment for semiconductor chips; Potential Energy Infrastructure Package (Fusion Energy projects and activities; SLI projects);

Advocate for bond program covering nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects, modeled after Build America Bonds; restoration of advanced refunding of bonds; Discussions on repeal of net investment income tax on certain colleges and universities; S. 1802, Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act (increasing the amount of annual tax-free benefit for employee education); draft legislation to make permanent an increased annual tax-free benefit for employee education;

H.R. __, S. __, Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, FY 22, Title I, Department of Commerce (Advocate for funding for NOAA); Title III, Science (Advocate for funding for NSF, NASA, including Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, Vera C. Rubin Observatory and NASA Science mission); H.R. __, S. __, Appropriations for Department of Defense, FY 22, Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Advocate for funding for 6.1 basic research, including multi-university research programs; Minerva Research Initiative Program, DARPA); H.R. __, S.__, Appropriations for Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, FY 22, Title III, Department of Energy, Science (Advocate for funding for Office of Science, Fusion Energy Sciences, Science Laboratory Infrastructure); Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) (Advocate for funding for ARPA-E); H.R. 4372, S. __, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, Title III, Related Agencies (Advocate for funding for NEH, NEA); H.R. __, S. __, Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, FY 22, Title II, Department of Health and Human Services (Advocate for funding for NIH); Title III, Department of Education (Advocate for funding for Pell Grants, Work-Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, International Education, TRIO Programs, GANN, Title IV and Fulbright Hays, Institute of Education Sciences); Advocate for robust funding for 302(b) levels for Commerce, Justice, State and Energy and Water Appropriations bills;

S. 348, H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act, Section 1103, The Dream Act; Section 1104, The American Promise Act (path to citizenship for TPS recipients); Section 3401, Doctoral STEM Graduates from Accredited U.S. Universities; Section 3408, Clarifying Dual Intent for Postsecondary Students; Section 3409, H-4 Visa Reform; Sec 3509, In-State Tuition Rates for Refugees, Asylees, and Certain Special Immigrants; H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act (All); S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 (All); Executive Order on Restoring Faith in our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans;

S. __, HR___ Endless Frontiers Act (All) (Establishment of new Directorate for Technology, and authorization of $100 billion in funding over 5 years to NSF); S. 289, H.R. 869, The Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (All) (Provides supplemental funding for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to federal science agencies for COVID related disruptions and COVID related research.);

Safeguarding American Innovation Act Section 3, Federal Research Security Council; Section 5, Restricting the Transfer of Goods, Technologies, and Sensitive Information to Certain Aliens; Section 6, Limitations on Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; (Sections reflect S. 3997 from last Congress);

S.4203, American Infrastructure Bonds Act of; H.R.2, Moving Forward Act (Advocate for including bond program covering nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects, modeled after Build America Bonds); (Bill numbers from last Congress); Discussions regarding repeal of 2017 net investment income tax on certain universities;

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Science Laboratory Infrastructure Program and investment in this program as part of a potential infrastructure bill;

S. 348, H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act, Section 1103, The Dream Act; Section 1104, The American Promise Act (path to citizenship for TPS recipients); Section 3401, Doctoral STEM Graduates from Accredited U.S. Universities; Section 3408, Clarifying Dual Intent for Postsecondary Students; Section 3409, H-4 Visa Reform; Sec 3509, In-State Tuition Rates for Refugees, Asylees, and Certain Special Immigrants; H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act (All); S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 (All); Executive Order on Restoring Faith in our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans;

H.R. 7614, S. ___, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Funding for Pell Grants; SEOG; Work Study; Institute for Education Science; National Institutes of Health; GANN Program; International Education); H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (Provides FY 2020 emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities; National Institutes of Health; National Science Foundation; Department of Education; and other provisions to respond to the impact of the coronavirus); Support for bond program covering nonprofits modeled after Build America Bonds; H.R. 7667, S. ___, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Roman Space Telescope; LSST; NASA Science; National Science Foundation; NOAA); H.R. 7613, S. ___, Energy and Water Appropriations Act (Department of Energy: Fusion Energy Sciences; Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E); H.R. 7617, S. ___, Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (Funding for 6.1 basic research, including multi-university research programs; Minerva Research Initiative program; DARPA); H.R. 133, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division B, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act, 2021, Title III (Science) (Funding for NSF, NASA Science, including Roman telescope, NOAA); Division C, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Appropriations Act, 2021, Title IV (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation) (Funding for 6.1 basic research, including multi- university research programs; Minerva Research Initiative program; DARPA); Division D, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act, 2021, Title III (Department of Energy) (Funding for Office of Science, including Fusion Energy Sciences; Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E); Division G, Department of the Interior Environment and Related Agencies, 2021, Title III (Related Agencies) (Funding for NEH, NEA); Division H (Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act, 2021) Title II (Department of Health and Human Services) (Funding for National Institutes of Health); Title III (Education) (Funding for Pell Grants; SEOG; Work Study; Institute for Education Science; GANN Program International Education); Division M (Coronavirus Response and Relief, Higher Education Relief Fund) Section 314 (d) (6) (A): (oppose provisions reducing and restricting funding based on payment of net investment income tax);

S. 4203, American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2020; H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act (Advocate for including bond program covering nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects, modeled after Build America Bonds);

S. 4421, H.R. 8283, "The Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act" (Interest is to allow university medical personnel to treat students in other states studying remotely during coronavirus emergency);

Department of Education Letter to Princeton University regarding nondiscrimination policies, dated September 16, 2020; H.R. 8294, National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (All); Support for Pell Grants for incarcerated individuals; Support for tripling Pell Grant amount;

Presidential Proclamation on Immigration, June 22, 2020 (Sections affecting universities, including its students, scholars, researchers and other employees); U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadcast Message, July 6, 2020, COVID-19 and Fall 2020; ICE Broadcast Message, July 17, 2020, Follow-up: ICE Continues March Guidance for Fall School Term; Duration of Status Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM);

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Science Laboratory Infrastructure Program; H.R. 4447, Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation) Act, Title IV, Subtitle D (Amendments authorizing Fusion Energy Research programs), as incorporated in H.R. 133, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Division Z, Energy Act of 2020, Section 2008 (Fusion Energy Research);

S. 4049, H.R. 6395, "The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021" (Conference Report) H.R. 6395, Section 221 (Support for Minerva program for social science research) H.R. 6395, Section 279 (Establishment of trainee graduate program at DOD) H.R. 6395, Section 1763 (Online and distance education classes and nonimmigrant visas); H.R. 6395, Section 830B (Prohibition on procurement or operation of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems); S. 4049, Section 1098; Subsection (e) (2) (c); H.R. 6395, Section 9906 Subsection (c) (2) (b) (National Semiconductor Technology Center); S. 4049, Section 1098; H.R. 6395, Section 1824 (Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives) (Expand to include partnerships with academia, startups and industry); Title II, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (Support for 6.1 basic research, including Multi-University Research Initiatives) (Advocate for funding for Minerva Research Initiative; Funding for DARPA); H.R. 7256, The National Security Innovation Pathway (TALENTS) Act (Department of Defense Foreign Talent Retention Pilot Program) (All);

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences; Activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Science Laboratory Infrastructure Program; H.R. 4447, Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation) Act, Title IV, Nuclear Energy (Amendments authorizing fusion energy programs);

S. 4203, American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2020; H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act (Advocate for including bond program covering nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects, modeled after Build America Bonds);

Draft Office of Science Reauthorization Bill (provisions on fusion energy); H.R. 6216, National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Act of 2020 Title IV (National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Activities) (Includes Cognitive Science as a field of research); Section 401 (Artificial Intelligence Research and Education) (Maintenance of a Diverse Workforce; Academic Development to create a national plan supporting transition from AI-focused community colleges into 4-year institutions); S. 3890, National AI Research Resource Task Force Act of 2020 (All) (Establishment of a task force to develop a roadmap for a national artificial intelligence research resource); S.3832, H.R.6978, Endless Frontiers Act (All) (Proposes to rename the National Science Foundation to the National Science and Technology Foundation; Establishment of new Directorate for Technology, which would provide $100 billion in funding over 5 years); S. 3933, H.R. 7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act, Section 8 Advanced Semiconductor Research and Design (1) (National Semiconductor Technology Center) (A) (National Strategy on Semiconductor Research) (Provides authorizations to DOE, NSF and DARPA for semiconductor basic research activities; Authorizes a new NIST Semiconductor Program to support advanced manufacturing); S. 4629, America Labor, Economic, Competiveness, Alliances, Democracy and Security (America LEADS) Act, Part II, Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives, Section 127 (Report on threats to the semiconductor industry); Section 153 (Semiconductor incentive grants); Section 154 (Department of Defense study on status of microelectronics industry); Section 155 (Department of Commerce study on status of microelectronics technologies in the United States industrial base); Section 156 (Multilateral microelectronics security fund); Section 157 (Advanced semiconductor research and design); S. 4286, H.R. 7308, The Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (All) (Provides emergency relief funding for federal science agencies during FY 2020 and FY 2021);

S.4049, H.R. 6395, "The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021" (Conference Report) H.R. 6395, Section 221 (Support for Minerva program for social science research) H.R. 6395, Section 279 (Establishment of trainee graduate program at DOD) H.R. 6395, Section 1763 (Online and distance education classes and nonimmigrant visas); S. 4049, Section 1098; H.R. 6395, Section 1824 (Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives) (Expand to include partnerships with academia, startups and industry); Title II Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (Support for 6.1 basic research, including Multi-University Research Initiatives) (Advocate for funding for Minerva Research Initiative; Funding for DARPA); H.R. 7256, The National Security Innovation Pathway (TALENTS) Act (Department of Defense Foreign Talent Retention Pilot Program) (All);

Presidential Proclamation on Immigration, June 22, 2020 (Sections affecting universities, including its students, scholars, researchers and other employees); U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadcast Message, July 6, 2020, COVID-19 and Fall 2020; ICE Broadcast Message, July 17, 2020, Follow-up: ICE Continues March Guidance for Fall School Term;

S. 4421, H.R. 8283, "The Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act" (All);

Advocate for two year suspension of net investment income tax on endowments of certain colleges and universities or extension of CARES Act provision for net operating losses to net capital losses for institutions paying the endowment tax; advocate for direct pay bonds that would allow both public institutions and private nonprofits to issue debt for capital projects and for putting people back to work;

S. 2800, NASA Authorization Act of 2019 Section 305 (Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope); Language on Heliophysics; H.R. 5666, NASA Authorization Act of 2020 Section 321 (Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope); Support for NIH, DOE project on mapping the mouse brain; H.R. 6216, National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Act of 2020 Title IV, (National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Activities) (Includes Cognitive Science as a field of research); Section 401 (Artificial Intelligence Research and Education) (Maintenance of a Diverse Workforce; Academic Development to create a national plan supporting transition from AI-focused community colleges into 4-year institutions); S. 3890, National AI Research Resource Task Force Act (All) (Establishment of a task force to develop a roadmap for a national artificial intelligence research resource); S.3832, H.R.6978,Endless Frontiers Act (All) (Proposes to rename the National Science Foundation to the National Science and Technology Foundation; Establishment of new Directorate for Technology, which would provide $100 billion in funding over 5 years); S. 3933, H.R. 7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act, Section 8 Advanced Semiconductor Research and Design (1) (National Semiconductor Technology Center) (A) (National Strategy on Semiconductor Research) (Provides authorizations to DOE, NSF and DARPA for semiconductor basic research activities; authorizes a new NIST Semiconductor Program to support advanced manufacturing);

H.R. 7614, S. ___, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG, Work Study, Institute for Education Science, National Institutes of Health, GANN program, International Education); H.R. 7612, S. ___, Department of the Interior, Environment, Energy and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Funding for NEH and NEA); H.R. ___, S. ___, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Roman Space Telescope; LSST; NASA Science, National Science Foundation, NOAA); H.R. 7613, S. ___, Energy and Water Appropriations Act (Department of Energy: Fusion Energy Sciences; Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E); H.R. ___, S. ___, Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (Funding for 6.1 basic research, including multi-university research programs, Minerva Research Initiative program; DARPA); H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, (Provides FY 2020 emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and other provisions to respond to the impact of the coronavirus); Support for emergency funding relief for NJ transit; H.R. 7308, The Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act, (All) (Provides emergency relief funding for federal science agencies during FY 20 and 21); Support for funding in stimulus for Department of Energy National Laboratory Infrastructure;

H.R. 6, "American Dream and Promise Act (All); S. 874, Dream Act of 2019 (All), (Concerns about obstacles in efforts to attract and retain international students, including Administrative Processing delays; Concerns about potential delays for the processing of Optional Practical Training work permits); S. 3837, COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act (Concerns about temporary, but open-ended delay/moratorium on all visas for Chinese students/scholars); Presidential Proclamation on Immigration, June 23, 2020 (sections affecting universities, including its students, scholars, researchers and other employees);

S. 1879, Protect our Universities Act of 2019 Section 3 (Task Force and Sensitive Research Project Designation): Section 4 (Foreign Student Participation in Sensitive Research); H.R. 2713, Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act Section 3 (Visa ban on researchers affiliated with the PLA); S. 2728, H.R.4892, The Homeland Security Counterintelligence Threat Reduction Act Section 3 (Counterintelligence Training and Vetting); (Concerns about establishment of new sensitive research categories); S.3997, Safeguarding American Innovation Act Section 3 (Federal Research Security Council); Section 5 (Restricting the Transfer of Goods, Technologies, and Sensitive Information to Certain Aliens); Section 6 (Limitations on Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs);

S. 3548, H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act Part IV, Subtitle B (Education Provisions); Part IV, Subtitle C, Labor, Section 3610 (Federal Contractor Authority, Ability to pay with contract funds workers who cannot perform work on site or remotely during emergency); Advocate for: suspension of tax on net investment income on certain colleges and universities or temporary ability to carryover capital losses; extension of Build America Bonds concept to nonprofit educational institutions. FY 21 appropriations: S.___, H.R. ___, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG, Work Study, Institute for Education Science, National Institutes of Health, GANN program, International Education); S. ___, H.R. ___, Department of the Interior, Environment, Energy and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Funding for NEH and NEA); S.___, H.R. ___, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (WFIRST; LSST; NASA Science, National Science Foundation, NOAA); S.___, H.R. ___, Energy and Water Appropriations Act (Department of Energy: Fusion Energy Sciences; Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E); S.___, H.R. ___, Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (Funding for 6.1 basic research, including multi-university research programs, Minerva Research Initiative program; DARPA);

H.R. 4438, Dont Tax Higher Education Act (All)(Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities); S. 1732, The College Admissions Fairness Act (All);

S. 1855, Access, Success and Persistence in Reshaping Education Act of 2019 (Section 493 E (c) (d) "Improving Completion"); H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act Title I, Part A, Section 1003, Gainful Employment Programs (Support for reinstating gainful employment regulations.): Title I, Part B, Section 1015 (Integrity of nonprofit institutions of higher education): Title I, Part C, Section 1022 (Postsecondary student data system); Section 1025 (Repealing prohibition of student information database): Title IV, Part A (Grants to students in attendance at institutions of higher education): Subpart 1 (Federal Pell Grants): Section 4016 (Pell Grants on behalf of incarcerated individuals): Subpart 3 (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants): Section 4044 (Emergency financial aid grant program): Title IV, Part C (Federal Work Study Programs); Title IV, Part H (Program Integrity): Section 4713 (Requirements for accrediting agency recognition): Title IX, Section 9001 (Prohibition on certain rules that weaken enforcement of sex discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972): Title IV, Part G, Section 4604 (Student Eligibility);

H.R. 6, "American Dream and Promise Act (All); S. 874, Dream Act of 2019 (All), Concerns about obstacles in efforts to attract and retain international students, including Administrative Processing delays; Concerns about potential delays for the processing of Optional Practical Training work permits;

S. 1879, Protect our Universities Act of 2019 Section 3 (Task Force and Sensitive Research Project Designation): Section 4 (Foreign Student Participation in Sensitive Research); H.R. 2713, Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act Section 3 (Visa ban on researchers affiliated with the PLA); S. 2728, H.R.4892, The Homeland Security Counterintelligence Threat Reduction Act Section 3 (Counterintelligence Training and Vetting); Senator Portman draft legislation regarding science and security (Concerns about: role of OMB, establishment of new sensitive research categories);

H.R. 4438, Dont Tax Higher Education Act (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities); S. 1732, The College Admissions Fairness Act (All);

H.R. 3038,"Securing American Science and Technology Act of 2019" (All) (Establishing interagency working group to coordinate federal activities and definitions to protect federally funded research from foreign interference and National Academies Roundtable for industry, government, and academic dialogue.): S. 1879, Protect our Universities Act of 2019, Section 3 (Task Force and Sensitive Research Project Designation): Section 4 (Foreign Student Participation in Sensitive Research); H.R. 2713, Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act, Section 3 (Visa ban on researchers affiliated with the PLA); S. 2728, The Homeland Security Counterintelligence Threat Reduction Act, Section 3 (Counterintelligence Training and Vetting); Letter opposing EPA rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science; S. 2800, NASA Authorization Act of 2019, Language on WFIRST and Heliophysics; Concerns about policy restrictions on fetal tissue research; Support for NIH, DOE project on mapping the mouse brain;

H.R. 2740, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG, Work Study, Institute for Education Sciences, GANN Program, International Education); Title II, Health and Human Services (Funding for National Institutes of Health); H.R. 3052: S. 2580, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH and NEA); H.R. 3055: S. 2584, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA); Title III, Science (Funding for NASA Science, WFIRST; National Science Foundation, LSST); Letter to NSF regarding support for Graduate Research Fellowship Program; H.R. 2960: S. 2470, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, Title III, Department of Energy (Office of Science; Fusion Energy, ARPA-E, Science Laboratory Infrastructure); Support for language relating to NIH- DOE collaboration on brain research: H.R. 2968: S. 2474, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020, Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 basic research, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs); All provisions listed above are in H.R. 1865, The FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, Department of the Interior, and Energy and Water Development); or in H.R. 1158, The FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Financial Services and General Government, and Homeland Security):

H.R. 2500, "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 (Support for 6.1 basic research; DARPA; Sherrill Amendment (Establishing interagency working group to coordinate federal activities and definitions to protect federally funded research from foreign interference and establishing National Academies Roundtable):

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences: activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Science Laboratory Infrastructure Program;

H.R. 2740; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG, Work Study, Institute for Education Sciences, GANN Program, International Education); Title II, Health and Human Services (Funding for National Institutes of Health); Support for Amendment 9, v. 3 (B Prohibits implementation of new HHS policy that would restrict fetal tissue research); H.R. 3052; S. 2580; Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH and NEA); H.R. 3055; S. 2584; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA); Title III, Science (Funding for WFIRST; NASA Science, National Science Foundation, LSST); H.R. 2960; S. 2470; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, Title III, Department of Energy (Office of Science; Fusion Energy, ARPA-E); H.R. 2968; S. 2474; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020, Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 basic research, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs);

S. 800, College Transparency Act (Student Unit Record Database; All); Potential legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act: Support for Pell Grants for DREAMERS and incarcerated individuals; Opposition to repeal of Gainful Employment regulations; S. 1855, Access, Success, and Persistence in Reshaping Education Act of 2019 (Section 493 E (c), (d) "Improving Completion")

Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences; activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Science Laboratory Infrastructure Program;

H.R. 6, "American Dream and Promise Act; Potential changes to Optical Practical Training Program; Temporary Protected Status; S. 874, Dream Act of 2019; Concerns about obstacles in efforts to attract and retain international students, including Administrative Processing; delays for Optional Practical Training and increased Requests for Evidence.

H.R. 6, "American Dream and Promise Act; Potential changes to Optical Practical Training Program; Temporary Protected Status; S. 874, Dream Act of 2019; Concerns about obstacles in efforts to attract and retain international students, including Administrative Processing delays for Optional Practical Training and increased Requests for Evidence.

S. 3773, "Primate Protection and Research Modernization Act of 2018" (Impacts on basic research; ALL); H.R. 3038, the "Serving American Science and Technology Act of 2019," (All) (Establishing interagency working group to coordinate federal activities to protect federally funded research from foreign interference.); Support for NIH, DOE project on mapping the mouse brain; S ___ NASA Authorization Act of 2019, Language on WFIRST and Heliophysics

Implementation of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Public Law No: 115-232 (Sec. 1286, Initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats); H.R. 2500, "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020" (Support for 6.1 basic research; DARPA; Sherrill amendment (Establishing interagency working group to coordinate federal activities to protect federally funded research from foreign interference)

S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities); H.R. 1994, "The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019" (SECURE Act); (Provision to correct changes to the so-called "kiddie tax" in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that harms low end middle income students relying on scholarship aid to pay for college);

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Nomination of Christopher Fall, Department of Energy Office of Science;

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy; Nomination of Chris Fall for director, Office of Science; H.R.34, Energy and Water Research Integration Act (Role of EPA in water quality);

H.R. 6, "American Dream and Promise Act Potential changes to Optical Practical Training Program; Temporary Protected Status; S. 874, Dream Act of 2019;

S.___; H.R. ___, Fiscal Year 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG, Work Study, Institute for Education Science, National Institutes of Health, GANN program, International Education); S. ___; H.R. ___, Department of the Interior, Environment, Energy and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (Funding for NEH and NEA); S.___;H.R. ___, Fiscal Year 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; (WFIRST; NASA Science, National Science Foundation, NOAA) S.___;H.R. ___, Fiscal Year 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill; Department of Energy (Office of Science; Fusion Energy, ARPA-E); S.___;H.R. ___, Fiscal Year 2020 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (Funding for 6.1 basic research, DARPA);

S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities);

H.R. 3440,"DREAM Act of 2017 (All); H-1B Visas; Changes To J-1 visas and Optical Practiced Training Program; Temporary Protected Status; changes to unlawful presence definition; visa processing delays

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy;

H.R. 5503, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018" (Section 312, "Wide-field Infrared Survey Telescope); S. 3143; H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act (ALL; Approach to establishing research centers); Senate bill to reauthorize NASA (WFIRST; High Performance Computing; Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) S. 3773, "Primate Protection and Research Modernization Act of 2018" (Impacts on basic research; ALL)

S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities)

H.R. 3440,"DREAM Act of 2017 (All); H.R. 4796, "USA Act of 2018, Title I, Adjustment of Status for Certain Individuals who entered the United States as Children; H-1B Visas; Changes To J-1 visas and Optical Practiced Training Program; Temporary Protected Status; changes to unlawful presence definition;

S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities)

S. 1121, College Transparency Act (All); S. 2169, Student Right to Know Before You Go Act of 2017 (All)

H.R. 4760,"Securing America's Future Act, Division D, Lawful Status for Certain Childhood Arrivals;" H.R. 6136,"Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, Division B, Title I, Lawful Status for Certain Childhood Arrivals," Division B, Title II, Immigrant Visa Allocations and Priorities; H. Res. 774,"Queen of the Hill Resolution, (All); H.R. 3440,"DREAM Act of 2017, (All); H.R. 4796, "USA Act, Title I, Adjustment of Status for Certain Individuals who entered the United States as Children; H-1B Visas; Changes To J-1 visas and Optical Practiced Training Program; Temporary Protected Status

S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act, (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities)

S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Sec. 224; H. R. 5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Title II (Funding for basic research 6.1; DARPA; Congressionally Directed medical research program)

H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, (All); S. 2201, ASPIRE Act, (All)

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy

S. 1615 Dream Act of 2017, (All); S.A. 1955 to H.R. 2579, McCain-Coons Amendment (``Uniting and Securing America Act of 2018''); S.A. 1958 to H.R. 2579, Rounds-King Amendment (``Immigration Reform Act of 2018''); H-1B Visas; Changes To J-1 visas and Optical Practiced Training Program; Temporary Protected Status

S. 1519, H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Funding and regulations related to the Congressionally Directed medical research program; 6.1, Funding for medical research)

H.R. 1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Title I, "Tax Reform for Individuals" Title V, Subtitle B - "Excise Taxes;" Sec. 5103 "Excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities" (provision imposing a 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment income of certain private universities); Senate Manager's Amendment 1618 to H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Part VIII "Exempt Organizations," Sec. 13701, "Excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities;" S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act, (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities)

H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, (All); S. 2201, ASPIRE Act, (All)

S. 1615 Dream Act of 2017, (All); S.A. 1955 to H.R. 2579, McCain-Coons Amendment (``Uniting and Securing America Act of 2018''); S.A. 1958 to H.R. 2579, Rounds-King Amendment (``Immigration Reform Act of 2018''); H-1B Visas; Changes To J-1 visas and Optical Practiced Training Program; Temporary Protected Status

S. 1519, H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Funding and regulations related to the Congressionally Directed medical research program; 6.1, Funding for medical research)

H.R. 1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Title I, "Tax Reform for Individuals" Title V, Subtitle B - "Excise Taxes;" Sec. 5103 "Excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities" (provision imposing a 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment income of certain private universities); Senate Manager's Amendment 1618 to H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Part VIII "Exempt Organizations," Sec. 13701, "Excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities;" S.A. 1737, amending S.A. 1618 to H.R. 1 (3) Exempt Purpose Assets; Draft amendment to modify tax on net investment income on certain private colleges and universities to incentivize tuition free educations; H.R. 5220, Dont Tax Higher Education Act, (All) (Repealing the 1.4% excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities)

H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, (All); S. 2201, ASPIRE Act, (All)

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy

S. 2943; H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Funding for Basic Research)

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy S. 97; Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, Section 959 (a) - Budget plan with a report on fusion innovation H.R. 589, Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act, Section 307 Fusion Energy

Issues Relating to University Endowments and Charitable Giving; Draft of potential legislative proposal relating to charitable deductions and mandated payouts from endowments; preserving value of charitable deduction H.R. 795, Employee Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act (All)

S. 128; H.R. 496: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children. ("The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy" (BRIDGE) Act) (All); Letter on Dreamers; H-1B Visas; President Trumps Executive Orders on Immigration

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy S. 1460, The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Part II, Office of Science: Section 4226, Fusion Energy

H.R. 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act (All)

S. 1121, H.R. 2434, College Transparency Act (All)

H.R. 2810: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018 (Funding for Basic Research, 6.1)

Issues Relating to University Endowments and Charitable Giving; Draft of potential legislative proposal relating to charitable deductions and mandated payouts from endowments; preserving value of charitable deduction

S. 128; H.R. 496: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children. ("The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy" (BRIDGE) Act) (All); H-1B Visas; President Trumps Executive Orders on Immigration

S. 1662; H.R. 3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA, including the Cooperative Institutes) Title III, Science (Funding for NSF & NASA, including funding for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope),; S. 1519; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, Title XLII Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 research, DARPA); S. 1609; H.R. 3266, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Title III, Department of Energy (Funding for the Office of Science, including Fusion Energy Sciences, and ARPA-E); S. 1771; H.R. 3358, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG; International Education); Title II Department of Health and Human Services (Funding for NIH, including facilities and administration costs), Title IV, Related Agencies (Funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services); H.R. 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH and NEA); Fiscal year 2019 (Funding for Department of Energy Office of Science, Fusion Energy Sciences)

S. 1405, to authorize appropriations for the FAA and for other purposes, Section 2153, Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Institutions of Higher Education, Section 2128, Special Rules for Model Aircraft (students use of sUAS for educational purposes); H.R. 2997 (same issue)

H.R. 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act (All)

H.R. 1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Title I, "Tax Reform for Individuals" (Subtitle C, "Simplification and Reform of Education Incentives," Sec. 1204, "Repeal of other provisions relating to education," (provision eliminating section 117d) (tax exemption for tuition waiver for graduate students): Sec. 1004. "Maximum rate of business income of individuals" (provision eliminating section 127, educational assistance for employees);" Title V, Subtitle B - "Excise Taxes;" Sec. 5103 "Excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities" (provision imposing a 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment income of certain private universities); Senate Manager's Amendment 1618 to H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Part VIII "Exempt Organizations," Sec. 13701, "Excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities;" SA 1737, amending SA 1618 to H.R. 1, (3) "Exempt Purpose Assets"

S. 1121, H.R. 2434, College Transparency Act (All; H.R. 4508, "PROSPER ACT," Title I, "General Provisions" (Part F, Addressing Sexual Assault)

S. 1121, H.R. 2434, College Transparency Act (All)

S. 1405, to authorize appropriations for the FAA and for other purposes, Section 2153, Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Institutions of Higher Education, Section 2128, Special Rules for Model Aircraft (students use of sUAS for educational purposes); H.R. 2997 (same issue)

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy S. 1460, The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Part II, Office of Science: Section 4226, Fusion Energy

H.R. 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act (All)

S. 1662; H.R. 3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA, including the Cooperative Institutes) Title III, Science (Funding for NSF & NASA, including funding for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope),; S. 1519; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, Title XLII Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 research, DARPA); S. 1609; H.R. 3266, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Title III, Department of Energy (Funding for the Office of Science, including Fusion Energy Sciences, and ARPA-E); S. 1771; H.R. 3358, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG; International Education); Title II Department of Health and Human Services (Funding for NIH, including facilities and administration costs), Title IV, Related Agencies (Funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services); H.R. 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH and NEA)

S. 1121, H.R. 2434, College Transparency Act (All)

H.R. 2810: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018 (Funding for Basic Research, 6.1)

Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and benefits of fusion energy S. 1460, The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Part II, Office of Science: Section 4226, Fusion Energy

H.R. 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017: H.R._, Fiscal Year 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, Title III, Science (Funding for NSF & NASA, including funding for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope ); H.R._, Fiscal Year 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, Title I, Department of Commerce (Funding for NOAA, including the Cooperative Institutes); H.R._, Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Bill, Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Funding for 6.1 research, DARPA); H.R._, Fiscal Year 2018 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, Energy and Water Development and Related Appropriations Act, Title III, Department of Energy (Funding for the Office of Science, including Fusion Energy Sciences, and ARPA-E); H.R._, Fiscal Year 2018 Interior and Environment Bill, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for NEH and NEA); H.R._, Fiscal Year 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Funding Bill, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, and Related Agencies, Title III, Department of Education (Funding for Pell Grants, SEOG; International Education); Title II Department of Health and Human Services (Funding for NIH, including facilities and administration costs)

S. 442: "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016": Title V, "Advancing Space Science" (WFIRST); Title I, "Authorization of Appropriations" (Science Funding)

Issues Relating to University Endowments and Charitable Giving; Draft of potential legislative proposal relating to charitable deductions and mandated payouts from endowments; preserving value of charitable deduction H.R. 795, Employee Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act (All)

S. 2804; H.R. 2028; H.R. 5055: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) (All); H.R. 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (All) H.R. 5393; S. 2837: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Equipment and Facilities Program, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope) H.R. 5293; S. 3000: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S. 3040; H.R. 5926: "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2016," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) S. 3068; H.R. 5538: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) Funding for FY 2018 NIH; NEH; NASA (WFIRST); NSF, including LSST and funding for mid-scale instrumentation; DOD basic research; DOE: Office of Science (including fusion energy), ARPA-E; Department of Education: Pell Grants; Work Study; SEOG; TRIO; GEAR UP

S. 2943; H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Funding for Basic Research)

Accreditation: Expedited Review

S. 3084; American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Gardner-Peters Substitute, Section 3, (Authorization of Funding for NSF); Section 101, (Maximizing Basic Research)

Issues Relating to University Endowments and Charitable Giving

S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, Section 506, Fairness in Competition for Solicitations for International Project Activities; (Language included in America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1806))

S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, Section 506, Fairness in Competition for Solicitations for International Project Activities; (Language included in America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1806))

S. 3542: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children. ("The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy" (BRIDGE) Act) (All)

S. 2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016, Conference w/House, Section 506, Fairness in Competition for Solicitations for International Project Activities; (Language included in America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1806)); Discussions regarding activities at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory;

Issues Relating to University Endowments and Charitable Giving; Draft of potential legislative proposal relating to charitable deductions and mandated payouts from endowments.

S. 2804; H.R. 2028; H.R. 5055: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) (All); H.R. 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (All) H.R. 5393; S. 2837: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Equipment and Facilities Program, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)) H.R. 5293; S. 3000: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S. 3040; H.R. 5926: "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2016," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) S. 3068; H.R. 5538: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)

S. 2943; H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Funding for Basic Research)

S. 3542: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children. ("The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy" (BRIDGE) Act) (All)

S. 3346: "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016": Title V, "Advancing Space Science" (WFIRST, heliophysics); Title I, "Authorization of Appropriations" (Science Funding)

S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, Section 506, Fairness in Competition for Solicitations for International Project Activities; (Language included in America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1806))

S. 2943; H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Funding for Basic Research)

Issues Relating to University Endowments and Charitable Giving

S. 2943; H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, (Funding for Basic Research; Possible Grayson Amendment on a Fusion Innovation Initiative at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency); Durbin Amendment #4369 (Medical Research)

S. 2804; H. R. 2028; H.R. 5055: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) H.R. 5393; S. 2837: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Equipment and Facilities Program, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)) H.R. 5293; S. 3000: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S. ; H.R. : "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2016," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) S. 3068; H.R. 5538: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, Related Agencies, (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)

Accreditation: Expedited Review

Issues Relating to University Endowments

Comments relating to FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems); S.___; H.R.___: FAA Reauthorization: Language Related to the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems at Universities

Issues Relating to University Endowments

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

S. 1314: "Commercial UAS Modernization Act," (Possible expansion to address small unmanned aircraft systems use for academic purposes); Comments relating to FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems); S.___; H.R.___: FAA Reauthorization: Language Related to the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems at Universities

H.R. 2028: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) H.R. 2578: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science" (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Instrumentation Program and Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration) H.R. 2685; S. 1558: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016" (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S. 1695; H.R. 3020: "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016" Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) H.R. 2822; S. 1645: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Title III (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and impact of Administration's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Proposal; S. 1037: "A bill to expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978" (All)

H.R. 1806: "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015," Sec. 101, "Authorization of Appropriations for the National Science Foundation" (funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economics Directorate, and the Geosciences Directorate); Sec. 506, "Fusion Energy Reauthorization" (Grayson Committee Amendment #00 to expand authorizing language); Sec. 671, "ARPA-E Amendments" S. 1398: "Energy Title of America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015," Sec. 101, "Appropriations Authorization for Office of Science;" Sec. 102, "Authorization and Appropriation Authorization for ARPA-E"

S. 1314: "Commercial UAS Modernization Act," (Possible expansion to address small unmanned aircraft systems use for academic purposes)

S. 1376; H.R. 1735: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016," (Funding for Basic Research; Funding for DARPA; Amendment No. 1463 relating to the conduct of medical research and development projects)

Comments on Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions White Paper on Accreditation; House Education and the Workforce "Discussion Draft" on Family Educational and Privacy Act (response times, information security); Administration proposal for College Ratings System; Issues relating to Title VI of the Higher Education Act

H.R. 4869: "The Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014," Title I, Section 116 (Fusion Energy); Title I, Section 119 (authorization of appropriations); Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and FY 2015 budget; Remedy for a "Work for Others" issue related to inability of National Labs to compete for ITER contracts under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954;H.R. 4159: America Competes Reauthorization of 2014," Section 607 (Fusion Energy Research Program) Letter in Support of ITER

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and FY 2015 budget: Remedy for a "Work for Others" issue related to inability of National Labs to compete for ITER contracts under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954

Discussion Draft, "Tax Reform Act of 2014;" Title V, "Tax Exempt Entities:" Section C; "Excise Taxes"

Proposed move of Air Force Office of Scientific Research to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; Funding for Basic Defense Research 2015

Accreditation and assessment issues, including proposal for expedited review process; President's Plan to "Make College More Affordable"

H.R. 3309: "Innovation Act," Section 3 (Patent Infringement Actions, relating to fee-shifting and mandatory joinder); S.1013: "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013," Section 2 (Pleading Requirements); Section 3 (Joinder of Interested Parties); Section 4 (Discovery Limits); Section 5 (Costs and Expenses); S.1612: "Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013," Section 101(Litigation and Other Expenses);S.1720: "Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013," Section 3 (Transparency of Patent Ownership); Section 4 (Customer stay); Section 5 (Bad-faith demand letters)

S. 2437; H.R 4660: "FY 2015 Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill," Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Funding for National Science Foundation, including Large Synoptic Survey Telescope); Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)H.R. ___; S.___: "Labor/Health and Human Services/Education Appropriations Bill 2015," "Health and Human Services," "Education," (Funding for Pell Grants,Work Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need, Title VI Programs, Fulbright-Hays Program); "Health and Human Services," (Funding for National Institutes of Health) H.R. 4923; S.___: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy Sciences; High Energy Physics, Basic Energy Sciences, Science Laboratories Infrastructure) H.R. 5013; S. 2499: "Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015," "Department of State," Title I, "Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs" (Fulbright Awards) H.R. 4870; "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015," Title IV, "Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation" (Funding for 6.1 Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) H.R. 5016; S.___: "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015," Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission Grants Program) H.R. ___; S.___: "Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015" Title III, Section 106 (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)

H.R. 4869: "The Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014," Title I, Section 116 (Fusion Energy); Title I, Section 119 (authorization of appropriations); Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and FY 2015 budget; Remedy for a "Work for Others" issue related to inability of National Labs to compete for ITER contracts under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Policy on contract requirements relating to foreign nationals;H.R. 4159: "America Competes Reauthorization of 2014," Section 607 (Fusion Energy Research Program)

Discussion Draft, "Tax Reform Act of 2014;" Title V, "Tax Exempt Entities:" Section C; "Excise Taxes"

H.R. 4435: "Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015," Title VIII, "Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related Matters," Section 803 (Funding for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency); Section 4201(Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation)

H.R. 4869: "The Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014," Title I, Section 116 (Fusion Energy); Title I, Section 119 (authorization of appropriations); Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and FY 2015 budget; Remedy for a "Work for Others" issue related to inability of National Labs to compete for ITER contracts under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Policy on contract requirements relating to foreign nationals;H.R. 4159: "America Competes Reauthorization of 2014," Section 607 (Fusion Energy Research Program)

H.R. 4186: "Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology," Section 105 (Accountability and Transparency); Section 115 (Misrepresentation of Research Results); Section 116 (Citations Supporting Research Grant Applications); Section 117 (Research Grant Conditions); Section 120 (Rotating Personnel); Section 101 (Authorization of Appropriations, Social, Behavioral,& Economics Directorate); H.R. 4159: "America Competes Reauthorization of 2014," Section 607 (Fusion Energy Research Program)

H.R. 3309: "Innovation Act," Section 3 (Patent Infringement Actions, relating to fee-shifting and mandatory joinder); S.1013: "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013," Section 2 (Pleading Requirements); Section 3 (Joinder of Interested Parties); Section 4 (Discovery Limits); Section 5 (Costs and Expenses); S.1612: "Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013," Section 101(Litigation and Other Expenses);S.1720: "Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013," Section 3 (Transparency of Patent Ownership); Section 4 (Customer stay); Section 5 (Bad-faith demand letters)

Accreditation and assessment issues, including proposal for expedited review process; President's Plan to "Make College More Affordable"

H.R. 4186: "Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology," Section 105 (Accountability and Transparency); Section 115 (Misrepresentation of Research Results); Section 116 (Citations Supporting Research Grant Applications); Section 117 (Research Grant Conditions); Section 120 (Rotating Personnel); Section 101 (Authorization of appropriations); Draft: "Einstein America Act," Section 106(Fusion Energy); "America Competes Reauthorization of 2013," Section 607 (Fusion Energy Research Program)

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and FY 2015 budget: Remedy for a "Work for Others" issue related to inability of National Labs to compete for ITER contracts under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954

Tax reform legislation (no bill): Charitable contribution deduction

Accreditation and assessment issues, including expedited review process; President's Plan to "Make College More Affordable"

Proposed move of Air Force Office of Scientific Research to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; Funding for Basic Defense Research 2015

H.R 3309: "Innovation Act," Section 3, (Patent Infringement Actions, relating to fee shifting and mandatory joinder)

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and impact of Administration's 2014 Budget Proposal and Continuing Resolution for 2013 and 2014 on fusion energy; Draft legislation on path forward for fusion energy

Principles re: reauthorization of COMPETES Act, including draft provisions on fusion energy; Draft bill, "High Quality Research Act" (all); restrictions on National Science Foundation and NIH, including funding for social sciences, political science, and economics; S.783; H.R. 527: "The Helium Stewardship Act of 2013" (all); Administration proposal to consolidate STEM programs (impact on STEM program at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory); Denial of NSF Science and Technology Center grant;"National Aeronautic & Space Administration Act" H.R. 2687, Sec. 314: Wide-field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST); H.R. 2616, Sec. 303: (WFIRST); S. 1317: Decadal Results, (WFIRST)

House Letter to Director of NIH on importance of economics research

Accreditation and assessment issues, including expedited review process; Principles for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act; President's plan to "Make College More Affordable"

Tax reform legislation (no bill): Charitable contribution deduction

H.R. 8: "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012," Title X, "Budget Provisions" (Impact of sequestration on fusion energy and other basic science research and education) S. 1245, H.R. 2609: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Science Laboratories Infrastructure;Energy Frontier Research Centers) H.R.__: "FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill," Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R.__: "FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science" (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Instrumentation Program and Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration); Proposed consolidation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs ("STEM") (elimination of fusion energy and plasma programs) H.R. 2397: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014" (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S.1284 : "Labor/Health and Human Services/Education Appropriations Bill 2014," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants, Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) FY 2014 Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities

Discussions re: reauthorization of COMPETES Act

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and impact of Administration's 2013 Budget Proposal for fusion energy; Draft legislation on path forward for fusion energy

S. 810; H.R. 1513: "Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act of 2011," Section 3: "Definition of Great Ape;" Section 4: "Prohibitions," meaning of invasive research

Accreditation and assessment process issues; Princeton's Financial Aid Program; S. 406: "Students First Act of 2013;" "Program Review and Data," Section (2) (b) (4), "Additional Program Reviews:" (2) (e) (4)"Complaint Tracking;" liability provisions; Comments on White House College Scorecard; Preservation of Perkins Loan Program, Direct Loan Interest Rate and In-school Subsidy

Issues relating to deductions for charitable giving; H.R. 8: "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012," Section 208 (Extension of tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes section) (Permanently extend Section 127 relating to employer provided education assistance)

H.R. 5325; S. 2465: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, FY 2013," Title III, "Department of Energy Programs, Science" (Funding for fusion energy sciences, including ITER, Energy Frontier Research Centers, high energy physics, Energy Innovation Hub) H.R. 5856: "Appropriations for the Department of Defense, 2013" (Funding for Defense Advanced Research Programs, Minerva Program, Basic Research) H.R. 6020; S. 3301: "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013," Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R. 5326; S. 2323: "Appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2013," Title III (Funding for NSF including NSF Major Instrumentation Program, and Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; NASA; NOAA climate change programs; opposition to Representative Flake's amendment to eliminate funding for NSF Political Science Program) H.R. 6091: "Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2013," Title III "Related Agencies" (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) S. 3295: "Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies 2013," Title II, "HHS" (Funding for NIH; Opposition to limitations on funding for economic studies); Title III, "Education" (Pell Grants; Javits Fellowships; International Education and Foreign Language Programs, including Title VI of the Higher Education Act and Fulbright-Hays) H.J. Res. 117, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. (DOE, NSF, NIH, Department of Education) H.R. 8: "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012," Title X, "Budget Provisions" (Impact of Sequestration process on research, education; Advocate for global agreement)

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and impact of Administration's 2013 Budget Proposal for fusion energy; Draft legislation on path forward for fusion energy

S. 810; H.R. 1513: Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act of 2011

H.R. 5325; S. 2465: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, FY 2013", Title III, "Department of Energy Programs, Science" (Funding for fusion energy sciences, including ITER, Energy Frontier Research Centers, high energy physics, Energy Innovation Hub) H.R. 5856: "Appropriations for the Department of Defense, 2013" (Funding for Defense Advanced Research Programs, Minerva Program, Basic Research) H.R. 6020; S. 3301: "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013," Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R. 5326; S. 2323: "Appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2013," Title III (Funding for NSF including NSF Major Instrumentation Program, and Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; NASA; NOAA climate change programs; opposition to Representative Flake's amendment to eliminate funding for NSF Political Science Program) H.R. 6091: "Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2013," Title III "Related Agencies" (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) S. 3295: "Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies 2013," Title II, "HHS" (Funding for NIH); Title III, "Education" (Pell Grants; Javits Fellowships; International Education and Foreign Language Programs, including Title VI of the Higher Education Act and Fulbright-Hays) Impact of Sequestration process in Budget Control Act on research, education; Advocate for global agreement

Discussions on reforms in accreditation process; Proposals on Teacher Preparation; S. 2285, "Michael Pohle Jr. Campus Emergency Alert Act" (all); Letter to State Department re: funding for Mitchell Scholarships for graduate students

S. 3217; H.R. 5893: "Startup Act 2.0;" Sec. 8 "Accelerated Commercialization of University-Based Research"

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and impact of Administration's 2013 Budget Proposal

S. 952: "Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011"

H.R. : "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, FY 2013", "Department of Energy Programs, Science" (Funding for fusion energy sciences, including ITER, Energy Frontier Research Centers, high energy physics, Energy Innovation Hub) H.R. : "Appropriations for the Department of Defense, 2013," (Funding for Defense Advanced Research Programs, Minerva Program, Basic Research) H.R. : "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, 2013," (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R. : "Appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2013," (Funding for NSF, NASA, NOAA climate change programs) H.R. : "Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2013," (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) H.R. : "Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies 2012," (Funding for NIH; Pell Grants; Javits Fellowships; International Education and Foreign Language Programs, including Title VI of the Higher Education Act and Fulbright-Hays)

S. 1965: "Startup Act of 2011," Sec. 7 "Accelerated Commercialization of University-Based Research"

S. 952: "Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011"

Discussions on reforms in accreditation process, President's proposal re: college costs; H.R. 2628: "Eliminating Disincentives to ROTC Participation Act" (all) H.R. 2117: "To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965," Section I (a) (B), repealing the regulations defining credit hour

H.R. 2596, S. 1572: "Appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2012," Title III, "Science" (Funding for NSF, NASA) H.R. 2055: "Consolidated Appropriations Act," Division A, Department of Defense," Title IV (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation", "Defense Advanced Research Programs", Minerva Program (Funding for basic research); Division B, "Department of Energy," Title III (Funding for the Office of Science, including Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Energy Frontier Centers) Division C, "Independent Agencies," Title V (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) Division E, "Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012" (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) Division F, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human services, and Education and Related Agencies," Title III, "Department of Education" (Funding for Pell Grants, Title VI of the Higher Education Act: International Education and Foreign Language Studies, Javits Program); Title II, "Department of Health and Human Services" (Funding for NIH) Funding for fusion energy sciences, ITER, other science research and education programs in FY 2013 budget Letter to OMB regarding funding for NOAA's climate change programs in FY 2013 Discussions regarding work of Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction relating to research and education

S. 1867: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012," (Provision authorizing increase in set-asides from research programs as part of reauthorization of SBIR and STTR programs)

H.R. 1249, A bill to amend Title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform (All)

H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011, Section 3602, "Recipient reporting requirements" (Issues relating to timing, frequency and type of reporting)

H.R. 2354: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, FY 2012", Title III, "Department of Energy Programs, Science" (Funding for Fusion Energy Sciences, Energy Frontier Research Centers, High Energy Physics), Title III, "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research, Development and Deployment" (Funding for Energy Innovation Hubs) H.R. 2219: "Appropriations for the Department of Defense, 2012," Title IV, "Research, Development, Test and Evaluation", "Defense Advanced Research Programs", Minerva Program (Funding for basic research) H.R. 2434, S. 1573: "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill," Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R. 2596, S. 1572: "Appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2012," Title III, "Science" (Funding for NSF, NASA) H.R. 2584: "Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2012," Title III, "Related Agencies" (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) Funding for fusion energy sciences, other science research and education programs in FY 2013 budget Strategy discussions regarding work of Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction H.R. 3070, S. 1599: "Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies," Title II, "Department of Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health, discussion of NIH Funding division between intramural and extramural); Title III, "Department of Education" (Funding for Javits Fellowships, Pell Grants, International Education and Foreign Language Studies)

Comments on Executive Order on "Pathways," advocate for inclusion of graduate students from schools of public and international affairs H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011, Section 3602, "Recipient reporting requirements," (Issues relating to timing, frequency and type of reporting)

H.R. 2117, "To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965," Section I (a) (1) (B), repealing the regulations defining credit hour; Discussions on reforms in accreditation process.

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Education on use and operation of University's endowment University's financial aid program

H.R. 1249, A bill to amend Title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform (All)

S. 493: "Reauthorization of the SBIR and STTR Programs," Section 103 (Oppose increase in set-asides from research agencies)

Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and potential impact of H.R.1; Education on fusion energy

S. 436, "Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011" Title I, Section 124, "Mental Health Assessment Plan for Institutions of Higher Education"

S. 23, "America Invents Act" (Support for bill, opposition to amendment by Senator Feinstein relating to "First to File" provision.)

Discussion of charitable deduction and need for permanent IRA rollover for charitable purposes and permanent Section 127 of IRS code regarding employer provided educational assistance to employees; Education on endowment and financial aid program

Comments on Executive Order on "Pathways," advocate for inclusion of graduate students from schools of public and international affairs

S. 3636, H.R. : "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011" (Title III, "Science", Funding for NSF, including Graduate Research Fellowships; NASA); S. 3800, H.R. : "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for basic research at the Department of Defense; Funding for DARPA) S. 3686, H.R. : "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011" (Title II, "Department of Health and Human Services," Funding for NIH); (Title III, "Department of Education," Funding for Pell Grants, Javits Fellowships) S. 3635, H.R. : "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2011" (Title III, "Department of Energy," Funding for DoE Office of Science: Office of Fusion Energy Sciences; High Energy Physics; Early Career Awards, Energy Frontier Research Centers; Energy Innovation Hubs; Office of Science Graduate Fellowship Program) H.R. : "Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Matters, 2011" (Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, including summer training programs and potential new graduate education program) H.R. 3082: "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011"; Chapter 4, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, Section 2409 (Potential transfer of funds from DoE Office of Science to ARPA-E); Chapter 2 (NSF funding) Research and education funding in FY2012 budget (DoE Office of Science, NSF, NIH, Pell Grants, NEH) Support for federal funding of social science research

H.R. 4213: "Tax Extenders Act of 2009: Subtitle C, Section 135: "Tax Free Distributions from Individual Retirement Plans for Charitable Purposes"; Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; H.R. 5600: "Employee Educational Assistance Act of 2010"; S. 2851 (Reauthorization of Section 127 of IRS code regarding employer provided educational assistance to employees) Senate Amendment (S. A4753) to H.R. 4853:"Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010"; Title VII, Section 725: "Temporary Extension of Certain Expiring Provisions, Tax-Free Distributions from Individual Retirement Plans for Charitable Purposes;" Section 101, "Temporary Extension of 2001 Tax Relief" (Extending until 2012 Exclusion for Employer-Provided Educational Assistance to Employees)

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research), Subtitle H, Section 171: "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"; S. 1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research); Discussions re: research funding in climate and energy proposals; Discussions regarding fusion energy sciences and Department of Energy, Office of Science funding priorities; Discussions regarding developments at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, including approval of new science building; Letter in support of Department of Energy Energy Innovation Hub (Sustainability)

Support for funding for graduate school traineeships for doctoral programs; Meeting regarding proposal for establishing measurements of education indexes (no bill); Discussions regarding accreditation process (no bill)

H.R. 5116: "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010," Title II, "National Science Foundation" (Section 214: "Broader impacts review criterion"; Section 227: "Partnerships for innovation"; Section 249: "21st Century Graduate Education"; ADVANCE program for women in STEM); Title III (Section 303: "STEM education at the Department of Energy"); Title VI: "Department of Energy, Subtitle A, Office of Science" (Section 607: "Fusion Energy Research Program," including amendment by Congressmen Garamendi and Bilbray on fusion energy; Section 611: "Authorization of Appropriations"); Subtitle B: "ARPA-E"; Subtitle C: "Energy Innovation Hubs"; S. 3605, "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010" (All) H.R. 5781, S. 3729: "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010" (Support for strong funding for science)

Support for funding for graduate school traineeships for doctoral programs

H.R. 4213: "Tax Extenders Act of 2009: Subtitle C, Section 135: "Tax Free Distributions from Individual Retirement Plans for Charitable Purposes"; H.R. 690, S. 144: "The Mobile Cell Phone Act of 2009" (provisions concerning taxation of employer provided cell phones); Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; opposition to mandated payout rates from endowment; H.R. 5600: "Employee Educational Assistance Act of 2010"; S. 2851 (reauthorization of Section 127 of IRS code regarding employer provided educational assistance to employees). H.R.5078: "The Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act of 2010", Section 4, "Allowance of room, board, and special needs services in the case of scholarship and tuition reduction programs with respect to higher education"

H.R. 5116: "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010," Title II, "National Science Foundation" (Section 214, "Broader impacts review criterion"; Section 227, "Partnerships for innovation"; Section 249, "21st Century Graduate Education"; ADVANCE program for women in STEM); Title III (Section 303, "STEM education at the Department of Energy"); Title VI, "Department of Energy, Subtitle A, Office of Science" (Section 607, "Fusion Energy Research Program," including amendment by Congressmen Garamendi and Bilbray on fusion energy; Section 611, "Authorization of Appropriations"); Subtitle B, "ARPA-E"; Subtitle C, "Energy Innovation Hubs" Discussion of potential government programs and incentives to help commercialize university research, including "gap" funding, and discussion of commercialization based on university research.

H.R. 2868: "The Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Act of 2009" (Amendment by Congressmen Lujan and Foster to establish separate and robust standards, protections and procedures for assessing vulnerability and improving security of chemicals of interest at colleges and universities)

H.R. : "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for NSF, including Graduate Research Fellowships; NASA); H.R. : "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for basic research at the Department of Defense; Funding for DARPA) H.R. : "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for NIH); (Funding for Pell Grants, support elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending; Javits Grants) H.R. : "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2011" (Funding for DoE Office of Science: Office of Fusion Energy Sciences; High Energy Physics; Early Career Awards, Energy Frontier Research Centers; Energy Innovation Hubs") H.R. : "Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Matters, 2011" (Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, including summer training programs) H.R. : "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission") Discussion of "gap" funding for period between university inventions and the marketplace.

H.R. 4173: "The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" (Potential requirement of Federal financial aid form for institutional loans by universities)

H.R. 1556, S. 2872: "To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission" (All)

Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act: (Funding for NSF, including broad impact requirement in NSF grants; Section 204 of draft NSF bill, "Partnerships for Innovation"); H.R. 4905: "Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010": Section 7, "Fusion Energy Research": House Science and Technology Committee print reauthorizing COMPETES, Title I, Section 107, "Fusion Energy Research Program"; Title II, "Energy Innovation Hubs" Title III, "Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy"; Discussion of NASA programs for reauthorization (no bill)

H.R. 3221: "Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009," Title II, Subtitles A, B, "Student Loan Reform"; H.R. 4872, "The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" Title II, "Health, Education, Labor and Pensions," Subtitle A, "Education" (Sections 2101,2102, 2202, Support elimination of private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending program.) Draft Senate bill: Sections 783, 784 ("National Grants for College Success, State Planning and Implementation Grants")

H.R. 3590: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" Section 1560 (c) ("Rules of Construction: 'Student Health Insurance Plans,'" Provision to ensure university sponsored plans for students can be offered)

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research), Subtitle H, section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"; S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research); Discussion on Congressional report on climate change science research.

H.R. 2868: "The Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Act of 2009" (Amendment by Congressmen Lujan and Foster to establish separate and robust standards, protections and procedures for assessing vulnerability and improving security of chemicals of interest at colleges and universities)

H.R. 4213: "Tax Extenders Act of 2009: Subtitle C, Section 135: "Tax Free Distributions from Individual Retirement Plans for Charitable Purposes"; H.R. 690, S. 144: "The Mobile Cell Phone Act of 2009" (provisions concerning taxation of employer provided cell phones); Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; opposition to mandated payout rates from endowment; Support for reauthorization of Section 127 of IRS code regarding employer provided educational assistance to employees.

S. 554: "Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2009", Section 7B, "Improved Commercial Driver's License Testing" (Clarification about meaning of "driving for compensation")

H.R. 1556, S. 2872: "To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission" (All)

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research), Subtitle H, section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"; S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research); Discussion on Congressional report on climate change science research.

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research), Subtitle H, Section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"; S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research)

H.R. : "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for NSF, including Graduate Research Fellowships; NASA); H.R. : "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for basic research at the Department of Defense; Funding for DARPA) H.R. : "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for NIH); (Funding for Pell Grants, support elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending; Javits Grants) H.R. : "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2011" (Funding for DoE Office of Science: Office of Fusion Energy Sciences; High Energy Physics; Early Career Awards, Energy Frontier Research Centers; Energy Innovation Hubs") H.R. : "Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Matters, 2011" (Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, including summer training programs) H.R. : "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011" (Funding for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission") Discussion of "gap" funding for period between university inventions and the marketplace.

H.R. 3264: "Federal Internship Improvement Act (All); S. 736: "Federal Hiring Improvement Act" (All); S. 1373: "Federal Public Access Act of 2009" (All)

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research), Subtitle H, Section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"; S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research); Division B, Title II, Section 205, "Energy Innovation Hubs;" Division B, Title II, Section 206, "ARPA-E research"

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research), Subtitle H, section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"; S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act;" (Advocate for funding for energy research); Division B, Title II, Section 205, "Energy Innovation Hubs;" Division B, Title II, Section 206, "ARPA-E research"

H.R. 3221: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitles A, B, "Student Loan Reform", oppose ending in-school exemption for graduate school borrowers; Support elimination of private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending program; Perkins Loan Reform; Draft Senate bill: Sections 783, 784 ("National Grants for College Success, State Planning and Implementation Grants")

H.R. 4213: "Tax Extenders Act of 2009: Subtitle C, Section 135: "Tax Free Distributions from Individual Retirement Plans for Charitable Purposes." H.R. 690, S. 144: "The Mobile Cell Phone Act of 2009"; provisions concerning taxation of employer provided cell phones

H.R. 2868: "The Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Act of 2009" (Amendment by Congressmen Lujan and Foster to establish separate and robust standards, protections and procedures for assessing vulnerability and improving security of chemicals of interest at colleges and universities)

H.R. 2847: "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010": Title III (Funding for NSF, NASA); Amendment 2631 (Oppose Coburn Amendment to reduce funding for NSF Social Science Division) H.R. 3293: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Title II, "Department of Health and Human Services" (Funding for NIH), Title III, "Department of Education" (Funding for Pell Grants, support elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending; Javits Grants) H.R. 3326: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010: Title IV, "Research, Development Test and Evaluation" (Funding for basic research at the Department of Defense) FY 2011 Budget strategy for NSF, NIH, DoE Office of Science FY 2011 Budget for National Endowment for the Humanities (support graduate program at NEH) Implementation of America Recovery and Reinvestment Act relating to research

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research; Subtitle H, Section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"); S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research)

H.R. 2847: "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010": Title III (Funding for NSF, NASA) H.R. 2996: "Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies": Title III, "Other related agencies" (Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities) H. Conn Res 85, S. Conn Res 13: "Concurrent Resolution on the Budget - FY 2010": Section 500, Education (Advocate for elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending program) H.R.3183, S.1436: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Energy Innovation Hubs, Re-ENERGYSE) H.R.3170, S.1432: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010, Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R.3293: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Title II, "Department of Health and Human Services" (Funding for NIH), Title III, "Department of Education" (Funding for Pell Grants, support elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending; Javits Grants) H.R.3326: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010: Title IV, "Research, Development Test and Evaluation" (Funding for basic research at the Department of Defense)

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research ; Subtitle H, section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"); S.1733: "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research)

Discussion regarding potential reforms for Presidential Management Fellowship Program.

S. 1233: "SBIR/STIR Reauthorization Act of 2009": (Section 103, "SBIR Allocation Increase", oppose increased set-asides from research accounts)

H.R. 2847, S.: "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010": Title III (Funding for NSF, NASA) H.R. 2996: "Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies": Title III, "Other related agencies" (Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities) H. Conn Res 85, S. Conn Res 13: "Concurrent Resolution on the Budget - FY 2010": Section 500, Education (Advocate for elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending program) H.R. ,S.1436: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Energy Innovation Hubs, Energy Frontier Research Centers; ARPA-E) H.R.3170, S.1432: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010, Title V, "Independent Agencies" (Funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R. , S. :Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Title II, "Department of Health and Human Services" (Funding for NIH), Title III, "Department of Education" (Funding for Pell Grants, support elimination of federal private lender program with savings to be used for Pell Grant mandatory spending; Javits Grants) Appropriations, no bill yet: (Funding for basic research at the Department of Defense)

Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; Opposition to mandated payout rates from endowments.

S. 1233: "SBIR/STIR Reauthorization Act of 2009": (Section 103, "SBIR Allocation Increase", oppose increased set-asides from research accounts)

S. 1233: "SBIR/STIR Reauthorization Act of 2009": (Section 103, "SBIR Allocation Increase", oppose increased set-asides from research accounts)

S. 1233: "SBIR/STIR Reauthorization Act of 2009": (Section 103, "SBIR Allocation Increase", oppose increased set-asides from research accounts)

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research; Subtitle H, section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers"); H.R. 3177: "Fusion Engineering Science and Fusion Energy Planning Act of 2009" (All); Education regarding work of Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL); Respond to staff inquiry regarding MINDS, radiation detector being developed by PPPL; Nomination of William Brinkman, Director, Office of Science, Department of Energy.

Discussion regarding potential reforms for Presidential Management Fellowship Program.

H.R. 2454: "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Advocate for funding for energy research ; Subtitle H, section 171, "Clean Energy Innovation Centers").

Topics related to nomination hearing of Steven Chu for Secretary of Energy; Education on fusion energy sciences and work of Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; Opposition to mandated payout rate from endowments.

Proposal for National Academy of Sciences study on ensuring the vitality of leading public research institutions.

Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; Opposition to mandated payout rate from endowments.

Discussions regarding roundtable on physical sciences at Princeton.

Discussions related to DoE's decision to phase out NCSX experiment at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in manner allowing for potential reconsideration at later date and DoE proposal for NSTX upgrades.

Respond to inquiry on Amethyst Initiative to lower federal drinking age.

H.R. 5582, "To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through 2014"

H.R. 5582, "To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through 2014"

S. 3182, H.R. ____; "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, 2009" (Title III, funding for NSF and NASA); S. 3258, H.R. ____; "Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009" (Title III, Department of Energy, related to funding for Department of Energy's Office of Science, Fusion Energy Sciences Program, including DoE's decision to phase out NCSX experiment at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in manner allowing for potential reconsideration at later date, and DoE proposal for NSTX upgrades; ITER; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) S. 3230, H.R. ____; "Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies 2009" (Title II, related to funding for NIH; Title III, related to funding for Department of Education Pell Grants; Title I, Department of Labor related to funding for the American Time Use Survey at Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Current Population Survey) S. 3260, H.R. ____; "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009" (Title V, related to funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) H.R. 2632, "Supplemental Appropriations Bill, 2008" (Title II, Chapter 1 (NSF); Chapter 2 (NASA); Chapter 3 (Energy: DOE Office of Science; ITER); Chapter 4 (NIH)); Advocate funding for STEM education "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2009" (related to funding for basic research) "Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, 2009" (related to funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities)

H.R. 5819, "Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer, SBIR, STTR Reauthorization Act" Section 102 (increased set asides; Oppose provision to increase set asides from research agencies, support Ehlers' amendment to strike provision); Discussions regarding roundtable on physical sciences at Princeton.

Discussions related to DoE's decision to phase out NCSX experiment at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in manner allowing for potential reconsideration at later date and DoE proposal for NSTX upgrades.

Unnumbered (no bill) "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies" (related to funding for NSF, NASA, and NIST) Unnumbered (no bill) "Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act" (related to funding for Department of Energy's Office of Science; Fusion Energy Sciences Program; ITER; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) Unnumbered (no bill) "Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies" (related to funding for NIH, Pell Grants, and the American Time Use Survey at Bureau of Labor Statistics) Unnumbered (no bill) "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act" (related to funding for National Historical Publications and Records Commission) Unnumbered (no bill) "Interior, Environment and Related Agencies" (related to funding for National Endowment for the Humanities) Letter regarding funding for continued U.S. participation in ITER and restoring funding to other areas of DoE's Office of Science. H.R. 5140, "Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008;" Proposals for Stimulus and Supplemental Appropriations Bill (advocate for inclusion of funding for DoE Office of Science, ITER, NSF including letter to Congressional Leadership and the Administration) H. Conn. Res. 312, S. Conn. Res. 70, Function 250 (DoE Office of Science; Fusion Energy Sciences; NSF; NASA; NIST; Bingaman amendment to increase funding for DoE Office of Science, NSF, NIST); Function 500 (Higher Education Funding: Pell Grants); Function 550 (NIH); Function 050 (National Defense Basic Research)

Discussions related to anticipated cost overrun on Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory's NCSX experiment; General education on work of PPPL and benefits of fusion energy, including climate change

Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; opposition to mandated payout rate from endowments

Discussions related to anticipated cost overrun on Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory's NCSX experiment, management personnel changes at PPPL and issues relating to future management of PPPL; General education on work of PPPL and benefits of fusion energy, including climate change

H.R. 364, "Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Act"; H.R.2272, "The 21st Century Competitiveness Act" (Inquiry about ARPA-E and national laboratories) Preparation for reauthorization of NASA

H.R. 1908, S.1145, "The Patent Reform Act of 2007" (general impact on university research)

Education on use and operation of University's endowment and University's financial aid policies; opposition to mandated payout rate from endowments Support for extension of IRA rollover provison for charitable institutions in PL 109-280; Opposition to S. amendment 205 to SA 100 to H.R. 2 (opposition to repeal of Section 117 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, Qualified Tuition Reductions);

Discussions related to anticipated cost overrun on Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory's NCSX experiment; Discussions related to next scientific developments in fusion energy; General education on work of PPPL and benefits of fusion energy, including climate change

HR 2272, "The 21st Century Competitiveness Act", Title VII, Sec. 104 (provisions relating to training math and science teachers); Sec. 303 (Authorization of Appropriations for NSF); HR 1867, "National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007" (opposition to amendments to eliminate specific social science funding and decrease authorization levels.); HR 1908, S1145, "The Patent Reform Act of 2007" (general; no contact); HR 364, "Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Act" (general); Role of and support for graduate education in promoting competitiveness; Respond to inquiry on file-sharing. S. 761, "The American COMPETES Act", Sec. 4012 (provisions relating to training math and science teachers); Sec. 4001 (Authorization of Appropriations for NSF); Sec. 2006 (Authorization of Appropriations for DOE Basic Research);

H.R. 2669, "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007": Section 202 (description of "average" financial aid); Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking on accreditation; S. 985, College Textbook Affordability Act of 2007(Sec. 5, Provision of ISBN College Textbook Information in Course Schedules). S. 1642, "Higher Education Amendments of 2007"; Section 108 (provisions related to definition of net tuition price and "average grant" aid); Section 491 (provisions related to accreditation)

HR 4, "Pension Protection Act of 2006", Section 1225 - provisions related to Unrelated Business Income Tax returns.

HR 5672, House "Science, the Departments of State, Justice and Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007" and Senate "Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007" - Title III pertaining to NSF funding. HR 5576, House "Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007" - Title VII related to funding for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. HR 5631, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007" - Kennedy-Collins Amendment related to Title IV Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation funding for 6.1 basic research accounts, University Research Initiatives, the SMART National Defense Education Program and DARPA funding . H.J. Res. 100 and H.J. Res 102, "Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007" (HR 5631) - Sections pertaining to DOE Office of Science and NSF funding. HR 5386, "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007" - Title II Environmental Protection Agency related to EPA Star Fellowships Program funding. National Endowment for the Humanities - potential development of a new program for trainees. HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title III related to funding for Department of Energy's Office of Science; Fusion Energy Sciences Program; Biological and Environmental Research Program.

S. 2611, "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006" - Title V, Sections 507 and 508 related to student and STEM visas.

Notification of Congressional staff regarding the Department of Energy's intent to recompete the management contract of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). Notification of Congressional staff regarding the visit of Sec. Samuel Bodman to PPPL and the Secretary's visit to PPPL (as part of general oversight of the laboratory). Discussions related to Congressional letter to Department of Energy regarding the proposed reoganization of the DOE Office of Environment, Safety and Health.

Princeton Project on National Security