REBECCA OSTHUS

Fiscal year 2026 appropriations, provisions relating to funding for scientific research at the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research and NASA.

Support for scientific research funded and administered by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. Policies related to indirect cost calculations, peer review, and publications access.

FY 2026 appropriations legislation, provisions related to the use of animals in research.

FY 2026 appropriations legislation, provisions related to the use of animals in research.

Fiscal year 2026 appropriations, provisions relating to funding for scientific research at the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research and NASA.

Support for scientific research funded and administered by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. Policies related to indirect cost calculations.

Fiscal years 2025 and 2026 appropriations, provisions relating to funding for scientific research at the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research and NASA.

Support for scientific research funded and administered by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. Policies related to access to scientific publications.

General discussions about the humane use of animals in biomedical research, as well as the use of new alternative methods. Provisions of appropriations legislation and National Defense Authorization Act that would restrict the use of animals in biomedical research.

FY 2025 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels and organization of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

General discussions about the humane use of animals in biomedical research, as well as the use of new alternative methods. Provisions of appropriations legislation that would restrict the use of certain species in biomedical research.

FY 2025 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels and organization of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

FY 2025 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

General discussions about the humane use of animals in biomedical research, as well as the use of new alternative methods.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

General discussions about the humane use of animals in biomedical research, as well as the use of new alternative methods.

FY 2024 and 2025 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

FY 2024 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

FY 2024 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

FY 2024 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, provisions related to the use of animals for research.

FY 2024 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, provisions related to the use of animals for research. Issues related to importing non-human primates for biomedical research.

FY 2024 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

FY 2024 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

FY 2023 and 2024 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research. Issues related to issuance of permits for importing non-human primates for biomedical research.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications, efforts related to policy development and implementation at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

FY 2023 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (HR 8295) and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research (HR 8238), provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research.

Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications.

FY 2023 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (HR 8295), National Science Foundation (HR 8256), VA Medical and Prosthetic Research (HR 8238), and NASA (HR 8256).

FY 2023 appropriations, for the National Institutes of Health (HR 8295) and National Science Foundation (HR 8256), provisions related to access to scientific publications. Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum on access to scientific publications.

FY 2023 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (HR 8295) and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research (HR 8238), provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research. Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act, HR 8699, provisions related to the use of animals in research.

FY 2023 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (HR 8295) and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research (HR 8238), provisions related to the use of animals for research. The FDA Modernization Act (S 2952/HR 2565), provisions related to the use of animals in research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research.

HR 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022, provisions related to the reauthorization of the National Science Foundation and the diversity of the scientific workforce, and provisions related to access to scientific publications. HR 5585, the ARPA-H act, provisions related to the creation of a new entity at the National Institutes of Health.

FY 2022 and 2023 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research.

FY 2022 and 2023 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Issues related to access to scientific publications.HR 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022, provisions related to the reauthorization of the National Science Foundation.

FY 2022 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Issues related to access to scientific publications.

FY 2022 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research.

FY 2022 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research.

FY 2022 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Issues related to access to scientific publications.

FY 2022 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

FY 2022 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health and VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, provisions related to the use of animals for research. General education on why animals are used in biomedical research.

Issues related to access to scientific publications.

FY 2022 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Issues related to foreign influence on research and the ability of foreign-born scientists to work and study in the United States. Recommendations related to the role of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director and the importance of increasing investments in science and technology.

Issues related to foreign influence on research and the ability of foreign-born scientists to work and study in the United States. Recommendations related to the role of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director and the importance of increasing investments in science and technology.

FY 2022 appropriations, provisions related to funding levels for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

Response to actions taken by the executive branch to change the terms of student visas for foreign students seeking to study in the United States. HR 8687, Saving the Civil Service Act, provisions related to reclassifying federal employees. Response to actions taken by the executive branch to restrict diversity and inclusion training.

FY 2021 funding bills, provisions related to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. Support for efforts to include supplemental funding for researchers in COVID relief packages.

FY 2021 funding bills, provisions related to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. HR 7308, the RISE Act, provisions related to COVID-19 research relief. Support for an amendment offered to HR 7667 that would provide funding for a National Academies study on the impact of systemic racism in academia.

Reported plans for an executive order from OSTP that would address data management and sharing requirements for federally funded scientists. Response to actions taken by the executive branch to change the terms of student visas for foreign students seeking to study in the United States. Support for HR 8044, the Early Career Researchers Act, which would authorize a pilot program to support early career researchers. Support for a call for a National Academies study on the impact of systemic racism in academia.

Reported plans for an executive order from OSTP that would change the allowed embargo for journal publications based on federally-funded research from 12 months to 0 months. S. 3832, the Endless Frontiers Act, provisions related to reauthorizing the National Science Foundation. Legislation intended to address problems with foreign influence on federally-funded research. H.Res. 908, a resolution opposing discrimination against Asian-Americans.

FY 2021 funding bills, provisions related to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. HR 7308, the RISE Act, provisions related to COVID-19 research relief.

Reported plans for an executive order from OSTP that would change the allowed embargo for journal publications based on federally-funded research from 12 months to 0 months. Efforts to allow scientists to proceed with research into COVID-19 using human fetal tissue.

FY 2021 funding bills, preparation of testimony for the record related to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA. HR 748. The CARES Act. Provisions related to small business relief for non-profit scientific societies.

Reported plans for an executive order from OSTP that would change the allowed embargo for journal publications based on federally-funded research from 12 months to 0 months. General legislative plans for 2020 relating to the National Science Foundation. Review and endorsement of letter to House Science Committee opposing the EPA's proposed "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science" rule.

FY 2020 funding bills, provisions relating to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

FY 2020 funding bills, provisions relating to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

HR 36/S 1067: provisions related to addressing and preventing sexual harassment in the sciences.

FY 2020 funding bills, provisions relating to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

H.R. 2528, the STEM Opportunities Act of 2019. Provisions relating to efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the sciences.

HR 1155 and HR 2475: provisions related to the use of dogs in VA research HR 1622 and S 708: provisions related to the use of cats in USDA research HR 1209: provisions related to the use of alternatives in research HR 2897 and HR 2850: provisions related to the adoption of animals previously involved in research HR 2740: provisions related to the use of nonhuman primates in research conducted by the NIH

HR 36/S 1067: provisions related to addressing and preventing sexual harassment in the sciences.

FY 2020 funding bills, provisions relating to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

HR 1155 and HR 2475: provisions related to the use of dogs in VA research HR 1622 and S 708: provisions related to the use of cats in USDA research HR 1209: provisions related to the use of alternatives in research HR 2897 and HR 2850: provisions related to the adoption of animals previously involved in research HR 2740: provisions related to the use of nonhuman primates in research conducted by the NIH

FY 2020 funding bills, provisions relating to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

H.R. 36, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019. Provisions relating to the problem of sexual harassment in the sciences.

FY 2019 and FY 2020 funding bills, provisions relating to the funding levels for research at the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research, and NASA.

FY 2019 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health (HR 6157), National Science Foundation, NASA (HR 5952/S 3072) and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program (HR 5895).

Legislation relating to the humane use of animals in research, including H.R. 1243/S. 498 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act; H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act; H.R. 5780 Kittens in Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act"; and S. 3773 "Primate Protection and Research Modernization Act of 2018".

FY 2019 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health (HR 6157), National Science Foundation, NASA (HR 5952/S 3072) and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program (HR 5895).

FY 2018 and 2019 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program.

FY 2018 and 2019 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program, including proposed restrictions on funding for animal research at the VA.

Issues pertaining to the use of animals in federally funded biomedical research, including efforts to de-fund animal research at the VA (appropriations, H.R. 3917) and require new reporting of federally funded animal research (H.R. 816, the Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act).

FY 2018 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health (H.R. 3358, S. 1771), National Science Foundation, NASA (H.R. 3267, S. 1226) and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program (H.R. 2298, S. 1557), including proposed restrictions on funding for animal research at the VA.

FY 2017 and 2018 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program.

H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, provisions that would have taxed graduate student tuition waivers as income.

Deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) policy. Provisions that affect the ability of scientists and health care professionals to remain in the United States.

FY 2018 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health (H.R. 3358, S. 1771), National Science Foundation, NASA (H.R. 3267, S. 1226) and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program (H.R. 2298, S. 1557), including proposed restrictions on funding for animal research at the VA.

Issues pertaining to the use of animals in federally funded biomedical research, including efforts to de-fund animal research at the VA (appropriations, H.R. 3917) and require new reporting of federally funded animal research (H.R. 816, the Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act).

FY 2018 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health (H.R. 3358, S. 1771), National Science Foundation, NASA (H.R. 3267, S. 1226) and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program (H.R. 2298, S. 1557), including proposed restrictions on funding for animal research at the VA.

FY 2017 and 2018 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program.

FY 2017 and 2018 appropriations, provisions related to research funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program.

FY 2017 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

FY 2017 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

Reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research program, H.R. 4783, provisions related to the amount of funding set aside for SBIR/STTR at federal agencies, primarily the NIH and NSF.

FY 2017 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

21st Century Cures Act, H.R. 6, provisions related to reauthorization of the NIH.

FY 2017 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

H.R. 2029, Omnibus FY 2016 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

General advocacy for the importance of animals in biomedical research. H.R. 1119, provisions related to the reduction of regulatory burden for scientists working with animal models.

FY 2016 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to the National Institutes of Health, and reduction of regulatory burden for federally-funded researchers. H.R. 1806, the America COMPETES Act, provisions related to the National Science Foundation.

FY 2016 appropriations, provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to the National Institutes of Health, and reduction of regulatory burden for federally-funded researchers.

FY 2016 budget and appropriations, preparation of testimony in support of the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and the VA Medical and Prosthetic research program.

H.R. 83, FY 2015 Appropriations, provisions relating to levels of funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and medical and prosthetic research at Veterans Affairs.

HR 5056, provisions related to monitoring regulatory burden associated with federally funded research. HR 4879, provisions related to considering sex as a biological variable in preclinical research. S 1347, provisions related to travel for federal employees.

Transportation of research animals on commercial airlines.

FY 2015 Appropriations, provisions relating to levels of funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and medical and prosthetic research at Veterans Affairs.

HR 4879, provisions relating to the use of male and female animal models in research.

Regulatory burden associated with oversight of animal research.

FY 2015 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and medical and prosthetic research at the VA.

FY 2014 Appropriations. Provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

H.R. 3172, BEST Practices Act, provisions related to training techniques for military medics.

PL 110-161, Title 2, provisions related to the NIH Public Access Policy.

H.R. 3172, BEST Practices Act, provisions related to training techniques for military medics.

FY 2014 appropriations. Provisions related to the budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

FY 2014 appropriations. H. J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

S. 1284, provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health and Science Education Partnership Awards.

H.R. 933, provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA Medical and Prosthetic Research and NASA. FY 2014 appropriations. Offered written testimony on the FY 2014 budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

FY 2013 appropriations, provisions relating to funding for the National Institutes of Health (S. 3295), National Science Foundation (H.R. 5326, S. 2323), medical and prosthetic research at the VA (H.R. 5854, S. 3215), and NASA (H.R. 5326, S. 2323). The Budget Control Act of 2011, provisions related to sequestration.

FY 2013 appropriations, provisions relating to funding for the National Institutes of Health (S. 3295), National Science Foundation (H.R. 5326, S. 2323), medical and prosthetic research at the VA (H.R. 5854, S. 3215), and NASA (H.R. 5326, S. 2323). The Budget Control Act of 2011, provisions related to sequestration.

FY 2013 appropriations, provisions relating to funding for the National Institutes of Health (S. 3295), National Science Foundation (H.R. 5326, S. 2323), medical and prosthetic research at the VA (H.R. 5854, S. 3215), and NASA (H.R. 5326, S. 2323). H.R. 2146/S. 1222, TheDigital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 and S. AMDT. 2060 to S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012, provisions relating to the expenditure of federal funds on travel and conferences.

FY 2013 appropriations, provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, medical and prosthetic research at the VA, and NASA.

FY 2012 Appropriations provisions relating to the National Institutes of Health (S. 1599), National Science Foundation (HR 2596/S 1572), and VA medical and Prosthetic Research (HR 2055)

Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act (HR 1513/S 810); Pet Safety and Protection Act (HR 2256); Farm bill. Provisions related to the use of animalsl in research and training

FY 2012 Appropriations. Provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health (S. 1599), National Science Foundation (H.R. 2596/S.1572) and VA Medical and Prosthetic research (H.R. 2055).

H.R. 1513/S. 810, the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act, and H.R. 2256, the Pet Safety and Protection Act. Provisions related to the use of animals in research and training.

FY 2012 appropriations. Offered testimony on the FY 2012 budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

Discussion of the importance of the humane use of animals in research.

H.R. 1, Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Provisions related to public access to the results of federally funded research.

H.R. 1, Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA and Medical Prosthetic Research at the VA.

S. Amendment 4805, provisions related to public access to government-funded research published in scientific journals.

Contacted the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to urge consideration of important domestic programs including medical research in their deliberations.

The amount allocated to Function 550 accounts in the FY 2011 Budget Resolution. FY 2011 appropriations. Offered testimony on the FY 2011 budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

FY 2010 appropriations for the National Science Foundation and NASA (H.R. 2847), medical and prosthetic research at the Department of Veterans Affairs (H.R. 3082, S. 1407), and the National Institutes of Health (H.R. 3293).

H.R. 1326, the Great Ape Protection Act of 2009, provisions related to the use of animals in medical and veterinary research. H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations, provisions in report language related to the procurement of animals for medical research. H.R. 3907/S. 1834, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009, provisions related to the procurement of animals for medical research.

FY 2010 appropriations for the National Science Foundation and NASA (H.R.2847), medical and prosthetic research within the Department of Veterans Affairs (H.R.3082, S.1407), and the National Insitutes of Health (H.R.3293).

H.R. 1326, the Great Ape Protection Act of 2009, provisions related to the use of animals in medical and veterinary research. H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations, provisions in report language related to the procurement of animals for medical research.

FY 2010 appropriations for the National Science Foundation and NASA (H.R. 2847), medical and prosthetic research within the department of Veterans Affairs (H.R. 3082, S. 1407), and the National Institutes of Health.

S. 1233 the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009, H.R. 2965 Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009, provisions related to the amount federal research agencies designate for SBIR/STTR programs.

H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and H.R. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations, provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and NASA.

Discussions related to advocacy strategy for the National Institutes of Health and other agencies that fund biomedical research.

Communications with staff in the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding provisions related to NIH and NSF in S. 3362, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2008.

Preparation of materials and testimony in support of H.R. 6845, the Fair Copyright in Research Works Act, for a hearing that took place before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property on September 11, 2008.

Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, H.R. 2638. Met with Congressional staff in the House and Senate to discuss the FY 2009 budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA. Met with representatives of other advocacy organizations to plan for FY 2009 appropriations season.

FY 2008 Supplemental appropriations, H.R. 2642, and FY 2009 appropriations. Met with Congressional staff in the Senate to discuss the FY 2009 budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA. Met with representatives of other advocacy organizations to plan for FY 2009 appropriations season.

PL 110-161, Title 2, Section 218, provisions related to the NIH Public Access Policy.

H. Con. Res. 312, the amount allocated to Function 550 accounts in the FY 2009 Budget Resolution. FY 2009 appropriations. Offered testimony on the FY 2009 budgets of the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, VA medical and prosthetic research and NASA.

H.R. 2419, S. 1710, House and Senate Farm Bills, provisions related to the use of animals in research and training. PL 110-161, Title 2, Section 218, provisions related to the NIH public access policy. FY 2009 Appropriations measures, funding for life science and biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Veterans' Affairs, and NASA.

H.R. 2419, S. 1710, House and Senate Farm Bills, provisions related to the use of animals in research and training. PL 110-161, Title 2, Section 218, provisions related to the NIH public access policy. FY 2009 Appropriations measures, funding for life science and biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Veterans' Affairs, and NASA.