NATHAN COOK

Support S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Support S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Issues pertaining to HR1, Sec. 0011, Recission of amount appropriated to Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund and cuts to NTIA's Public Wireless Innovation Fund.

HR1 - One Big, Beautiful Bill Act - Issues pertaining to the "Student Success & Taxpayer Savings Plan," including institutional risk-sharing, student loan borrowing limits, Grad PLUS program, full-time Pell Grant requirements, Pell Grant eligibility, and subsidized loan elimination. HR1 - One Big, Beautiful Bill Act - Issues pertaining to adequate funding for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, Federal Work Study, and Pell Grant funding.

Support reforming 26 USC 4968, the excise tax based on investment income of certain private colleges and universities. HR 1 - One Big, Beautiful Bill Act - Issues pertinent to Sec. 70415 Modification of Excise Tax on Investment Income of Certain Private Universities and Colleges. HR 445 - Endowment Tax Fairness Act - Oppose.

Issues pertaining to interest in research funding opportunities that support Defense Department and industry needs in shipbuilding, antitamper, diamond materials, special forces and wireless technology relevant sciences. H.R.3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Oppose Title XVII, Subtitle D, Sec. 1736 - Sec. 1740, the SAFE Research Act and reject it from the final conference agreement.

Issues pertaining to interest in research funding opportunities that support Defense Department and industry needs in shipbuilding, antitamper, diamond materials, special forces and wireless technology relevant sciences. H.R.3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S.1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Oppose Title XVII, Subtitle D, Sec. 1736 - Sec. 1740, the SAFE Research Act and reject it from the final conference agreement.

Support H.R. 4312, the SCORE Act, to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and federal standards for name-image-likeness, hard caps on universities, enforcement for NIL rule violations, collegiate agents and transfer portal reforms.

Support HR 4312, the SCORE Act, to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and federal standards for name-image-likeness, hard caps on universities, enforcement for NIL rule violations, and transfer portal reforms.

Support reforming 26 USC 4968, the excise tax based on investment income of certain private colleges and universities. HR 1 - One Big, Beautiful Bill Act - Issues pertinent to Sec. 70415 Modification of Excise Tax on Investment Income of Certain Private Universities and Colleges. HR 445 - Endowment Tax Fairness Act - Oppose.

HR 5304, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. Oppose SEC. 235, restricting NIH funds for indirect costs at educational institutions subject to taxation under section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Oppose reducing ARPA-H budget from $1.5 billion to $945 million. Support American economic competitiveness and national security by opposing declines in research grant funding available, specifically the Office of Management and Budgets planned cuts federal research funding and reverse actions that have led to these cuts, including the Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which included unprecedented cuts to federal research agencies, including National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; Oppose cuts to National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA funding, causing multiple rounds of grant cancellations and indirect cost reimbursement rate caps for research universities. Support maximum funding levels for NSF and NASA. Support American economic competitiveness and national security by opposing declines in research grant funding available, specifically the Office of Management and Budgets planned cuts federal research funding and reverse actions that have led to these cuts. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

HR 5304, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. Oppose SEC. 235, restricting NIH funds for indirect costs at educational institutions subject to taxation under section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Oppose reducing ARPA-H budget from $1.5 billion to $945 million. Support American economic competitiveness and national security by opposing declines in research grant funding available, specifically the Office of Management and Budgets planned cuts federal research funding and reverse actions that have led to these cuts, including the Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which included unprecedented cuts to federal research agencies, including National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; Oppose cuts to National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA funding, causing multiple rounds of grant cancellations and indirect cost reimbursement rate caps for research universities. Support maximum funding levels for NSF and NASA. Support American economic competitiveness and national security by opposing declines in research grant funding available, specifically the Office of Management and Budgets planned cuts federal research funding and reverse actions that have led to these cuts. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

H.R. 6938 (H.R.5342, S.2354) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 National Science Foundation funding at the highest possible level. H.R.6938 (S.3293) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 Energy and Water Development report language for the development and planning of the Eastern Mediterraean Energy Research Center. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

H.R. 6938 (H.R.5342, S.2354) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 National Science Foundation funding at the highest possible level. H.R.6938 (S.3293) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 Energy and Water Development report language for the development and planning of the Eastern Mediterraean Energy Research Center. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

Issues pertaining to interest in research funding opportunities that support Defense Department and industry needs in shipbuilding, antitamper, diamond materials, special forces and wireless technology relevant sciences. H.R.3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S.1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Oppose Title XVII, Subtitle D, Sec. 1736 - Sec. 1740, the SAFE Research Act and reject it from the final conference agreement.

H.R. 6938 (H.R.5342, S.2354) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 National Science Foundation funding at the highest possible level. H.R.6938 (S.3293) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 Energy and Water Development report language for the development and planning of the Eastern Mediterraean Energy Research Center. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

H.R. 6938 (H.R.5342, S.2354) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 National Science Foundation funding at the highest possible level. H.R.6938 (S.3293) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 Energy and Water Development report language for the development and planning of the Eastern Mediterraean Energy Research Center. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

H.R. 6938 (H.R.5342, S.2354) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 National Science Foundation funding at the highest possible level. H.R.6938 (S.3293) - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: Support FY26 Energy and Water Development report language for the development and planning of the Eastern Mediterraean Energy Research Center. H.R.5342 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Support report language on Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects, recommending support for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure program as authorized by Public Law 117-167 and urging NSF to continue funding already awarded projects designed to advance STEM education and technology capabilities across the country, and a balanced approach to awarding rigorous and transformative mid-scale infrastructure projects, and to meet the various scientific needs identified by major community reports.

H.R. 5077 - Support passage of the CREATE AI Act, to fully establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) and provide the necessary funding. S. 2714 - Support passage of the CREATE AI Act, to fully establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) and provide the necessary funding.

H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - Oppose Sec. 7a and Sec. 7b due to the negative impact this offset provision would have on undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions subject to the endowment excise tax. H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act - Oppose changing the current need analysis formula, replacing cost of attendance with the median cost of college for the program of study (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part A, Financial Need); Oppose requiring institutions to pay the federal government annually for a portion of a students unpaid interest and principal of their federal student loans (Title III, Accountability and Student Success, Part A, Accountability); Oppose new guaranteed maximum price institutional eligibility requirements for the PROMISE Grant program (Title II Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 1, Grants); oppose capping total annual borrowing amount at median cost of college, and lowering aggregate student loan limits; oppose eliminating the Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 2, Loans); and oppose significant alterations to accreditation systems and processes.

H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - Oppose Sec. 7a and Sec. 7b due to the negative impact this offset provision would have on undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions subject to the endowment excise tax. H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act - Oppose changing the current need analysis formula, replacing cost of attendance with the median cost of college for the program of study (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part A, Financial Need); Oppose requiring institutions to pay the federal government annually for a portion of a students unpaid interest and principal of their federal student loans (Title III, Accountability and Student Success, Part A, Accountability); Oppose new guaranteed maximum price institutional eligibility requirements for the PROMISE Grant program (Title II Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 1, Grants); oppose capping total annual borrowing amount at median cost of college, and lowering aggregate student loan limits; oppose eliminating the Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 2, Loans); and oppose significant alterations to accreditation systems and processes. Oppose two provisions in negotiated rulemaking on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Reciprocity Eligibility for Institutions With More Than 500 Students in Another State could significantly impact institutions that serve a large, and growing number of out-of-state students through online learning programs; and State Specific Laws Related to Closure could lead to uneven protections based on state residency.

H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - Oppose Sec. 7a and Sec. 7b due to the negative impact this offset provision would have on undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions subject to the endowment excise tax. H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act - Oppose changing the current need analysis formula, replacing cost of attendance with the median cost of college for the program of study (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part A, Financial Need); Oppose requiring institutions to pay the federal government annually for a portion of a students unpaid interest and principal of their federal student loans (Title III, Accountability and Student Success, Part A, Accountability); Oppose new guaranteed maximum price institutional eligibility requirements for the PROMISE Grant program (Title II Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 1, Grants); oppose capping total annual borrowing amount at median cost of college, and lowering aggregate student loan limits; oppose eliminating the Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 2, Loans); and oppose significant alterations to accreditation systems and processes. Oppose two provisions in negotiated rulemaking on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Reciprocity Eligibility for Institutions With More Than 500 Students in Another State could significantly impact institutions that serve a large, and growing number of out-of-state students through online learning programs; and State Specific Laws Related to Closure could lead to uneven protections based on state residency.

H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - Oppose Sec. 7a and Sec. 7b due to the negative impact this offset provision would have on undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions subject to the endowment excise tax. H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act - Oppose changing the current need analysis formula, replacing cost of attendance with the median cost of college for the program of study (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part A, Financial Need); Oppose requiring institutions to pay the federal government annually for a portion of a students unpaid interest and principal of their federal student loans (Title III, Accountability and Student Success, Part A, Accountability); Oppose new guaranteed maximum price institutional eligibility requirements for the PROMISE Grant program (Title II Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 1, Grants); oppose capping total annual borrowing amount at median cost of college, and lowering aggregate student loan limits; oppose eliminating the Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loan programs (Title II, Access and Affordability, Part B, Financial Aid, Subpart 2, Loans); and oppose significant alterations to accreditation systems and processes.

H.R. 6951 - Oppose the College Cost Reduction Act due to the risk-sharing proposal in the bill, which unjustly taxes institutions for loan features set by Congress (i.e. loan forgiveness and interest rates), which are not features over which colleges and universities have control.

H.R. 8070 - FY25 National Defense Authorization Act - Support Army report language proposal for Rice University PFAS research collaboration "PFAS Detection and Remediation Research" or "Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Detection and Remediation Research." H.R. 8070 - FY25 National Defense Authorization Act - Oppose Amendment 943, Subtitle D - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, SEC. 1766. AGREEMENTS WITH APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

H.R. 8070 - FY25 National Defense Authorization Act - Support Army report language proposal for Rice University PFAS research collaboration "PFAS Detection and Remediation Research" or "Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Detection and Remediation Research."

H.R. 9029 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support the highest possible funding amount for the Institute of Education Science' top line in the final bill. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Coal, Middlings & Fly Ash as Advanced Materials and Critical Metal Sources," Army RDTE, 0603119A (Line 38) Ground Advanced Technology: $55.880M (+$10M over PBR for "coal-derived advanced materials.") S. 4942 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support the highest possible funding amount for the Institute of Education Science' top line in the final bill. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Collaborative for Hierarchical and Agile Responsive Materials," Army RDTE, 0602146A (Line 13)Network C3I: $94.576M (+$10M over PBR for energy efficient devices)

H.R. 9029 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support a $1.7 billion net increase in NIH funding. This funding level gives ARPA-H a $200 million increase over FY24 levels. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Coal, Middlings & Fly Ash as Advanced Materials and Critical Metal Sources," Army RDTE, 0603119A (Line 38) Ground Advanced Technology: $55.880M (+$10M over PBR for "coal-derived advanced materials.") S. 4942 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support a $1.7 billion net increase in NIH funding. This funding level gives ARPA-H a $200 million increase over FY24 levels.

H.R. 5077 - Support passage of the CREATE AI Act, to fully establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) and provide the necessary funding. S. 2714 - Support passage of the CREATE AI Act, to fully establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) and provide the necessary funding.

H.R. 9029 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support the highest possible funding amount for the Institute of Education Science' top line in the final bill. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Coal, Middlings & Fly Ash as Advanced Materials and Critical Metal Sources," Army RDTE, 0603119A (Line 38) Ground Advanced Technology: $55.880M (+$10M over PBR for "coal-derived advanced materials.") S. 4942 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support the highest possible funding amount for the Institute of Education Science' top line in the final bill. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Collaborative for Hierarchical and Agile Responsive Materials," Army RDTE, 0602146A (Line 13)Network C3I: $94.576M (+$10M over PBR for energy efficient devices)

H.R. 9029 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support a $1.7 billion net increase in NIH funding. This funding level gives ARPA-H a $200 million increase over FY24 levels. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Coal, Middlings & Fly Ash as Advanced Materials and Critical Metal Sources," Army RDTE, 0603119A (Line 38) Ground Advanced Technology: $55.880M (+$10M over PBR for "coal-derived advanced materials.") S. 4942 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support a $1.7 billion net increase in NIH funding. This funding level gives ARPA-H a $200 million increase over FY24 levels.

H.R. 9029 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support a $1.7 billion net increase in NIH funding. This funding level gives ARPA-H a $200 million increase over FY24 levels. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Coal, Middlings & Fly Ash as Advanced Materials and Critical Metal Sources," Army RDTE, 0603119A (Line 38) Ground Advanced Technology: $55.880M (+$10M over PBR for "coal-derived advanced materials.") S. 4942 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support a $1.7 billion net increase in NIH funding. This funding level gives ARPA-H a $200 million increase over FY24 levels.

H.R. 9029 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support the highest possible funding amount for the Institute of Education Science' top line in the final bill. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Coal, Middlings & Fly Ash as Advanced Materials and Critical Metal Sources," Army RDTE, 0603119A (Line 38) Ground Advanced Technology: $55.880M (+$10M over PBR for "coal-derived advanced materials.") S. 4942 - FY25 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations - Support the highest possible funding amount for the Institute of Education Science' top line in the final bill. S. 4921 - FY25 Defense Appropriations - Provide an additional $10 million for "Collaborative for Hierarchical and Agile Responsive Materials," Army RDTE, 0602146A (Line 13)Network C3I: $94.576M (+$10M over PBR for energy efficient devices)

Support H.R. 4516, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

Support for Mars Sample Receiving Facility managers amendment language in FY24 House Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee report of the House Appropriations Committee directing NASA to prioritize proximity to the current curator for all NASA-held extraterrestrial samples, within 30 miles of the current facility, when selecting the location for the Mars Sample Receiving Facility. Oppose/replace Mars Sample Receiving Facility language in the FY24 Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee report of the Senate Appropriations Committee when in conference with the House. Oppose House Rules Committee consideration of Amendment #184 to H.R. 5894, The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, preventing federal funding from being distributed to schools that pay the private university endowment excise tax.

Oppose Section 7a of H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, due to the negative impact this offset/pay-for provision would have on undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions subject to the endowment excise tax.

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260: Section 3138, regarding CFIUS review of certain foreign gifts and contracts with institutions of higher education; Section 6124, new requirements in Section 124 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) on institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff; Section 2526, National Science Foundation document collection; Section 2308, Plan with respect to sensitive or controlled information and background screening; and sections proposing 20% of all NSF funds set aside to states and jurisdictions that participate in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). Also, Section 2527, BASIC Research (FASTR Act language). Support for H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, "An Act to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology." In H.R. 4521, Section 90304(b) a searchable database of gifts and contracts with foreign entities; Section 10306 (d)(7) NSF authority to use discretion to request documentation as necessary; Section 10651 narrowing the definition of talent recruitment programs to those that are malign and from countries of concern.

Support for inclusion of Section 137502, Modification of the Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities, in HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act (Reconciliation Bill). Support repeal of the Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities.

Support for repealing the Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities (private university net investment income tax) and related endowment issues broadly. Oppose H.R. 8128, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the uses for funds under qualified tuition programs, and for other purposes, to increase the net investment income tax on private university endowments (NII) from 1.4% to 1.6% to offset an expansion of 529 college savings plans to include costs related to apprenticeship programs and career and technical education. Oppose H.R. 8883, the Higher Education Accountability (HEAT) Act," to increase the net investment income tax to 10% and then up to 20% for private institutions that raise their net price of attendance above the rate of inflation over the preceding three years and expand the threshold to private colleges and universities with endowments valued at greater than $250,000 per student.

Support for repealing the Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities (private university net investment income tax) and related endowment issues broadly. Oppose H.R. 8128, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the uses for funds under qualified tuition programs, and for other purposes, to increase the net investment income tax on private university endowments (NII) from 1.4% to 1.6% to offset an expansion of 529 college savings plans to include costs related to apprenticeship programs and career and technical education. Oppose H.R. 8883, the Higher Education Accountability (HEAT) Act," to increase the net investment income tax to 10% and then up to 20% for private institutions that raise their net price of attendance above the rate of inflation over the preceding three years and expand the threshold to private colleges and universities with endowments valued at greater than $250,000 per student.

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260: Section 3138, regarding CFIUS review of certain foreign gifts and contracts with institutions of higher education; Section 6124, new requirements in Section 124 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) on institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff. Requests for congressional letters of support on behalf of Rices OpenStax initiative, in pursuit of NSF funding opportunity (NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2 program).

Support for S. 1260, the CHIPS and Science Act, to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations, community project funding request for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Safety, Security and Mission Services for "Houston ISD-Rice Planetary Project."

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260: Section 3138, regarding CFIUS review of certain foreign gifts and contracts with institutions of higher education; Section 6124, new requirements in Section 124 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) on institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff; Section 2526, National Science Foundation document collection; Section 2308, Plan with respect to sensitive or controlled information and background screening; and sections proposing 20% of all NSF funds set aside to states and jurisdictions that participate in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). Also, Section 2527, BASIC Research (FASTR Act language). Support for H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, "An Act to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology." In H.R. 4521, Section 90304(b) a searchable database of gifts and contracts with foreign entities; Section 10306 (d)(7) NSF authority to use discretion to request documentation as necessary; Section 10651 narrowing the definition of talent recruitment programs to those that are malign and from countries of concern.

H.R. 1319, The American Rescue Plan, Sec. 2003 the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, the inclusion of private nonprofit universities among eligible institutions of higher education. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reintroduction of the "Don't Tax Higher Education Act" in the 117th Congress, to amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on the net investment income of certain private colleges and universities. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Sec. 2003 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, to prevent/remove any reference to the excise tax on the net investment income of certain private colleges and universities from Sec. 2003.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Support for H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Support for H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, supporting specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; and a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program. Support the bipartisan push to increase FY22 funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general. Support HR 869, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act), authorizing the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, To establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Rice's support for the bipartisan push to boost funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Support for H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Support for H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, supporting specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; and a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program. Support the bipartisan push to increase FY22 funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general. Support HR 869, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act), authorizing the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. In S. 1260, support for Section 1002, CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS (CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND, (a) CHIPS for America Fund and (b) CHIPS for America Defense Fund. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program.

Support for HR 2832, the "Don't Tax Higher Education Act" in the 117th Congress, to amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on the net investment income of certain private colleges and universities. Also, support for Section 137702 of HR 5376, Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill, titled Modification of Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Support for H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Support for H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, supporting specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; and a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program. Support the bipartisan push to increase FY22 funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general. Support HR 869, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act), authorizing the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Support for H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Support for H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, supporting specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; and a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program. Support the bipartisan push to increase FY22 funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general. Support HR 869, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act), authorizing the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. In S. 1260, support for Section 1002, CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS (CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND, (a) CHIPS for America Fund and (b) CHIPS for America Defense Fund. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program.

Support for inclusion of Section 137502, Modification of the Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities, in HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act (Reconciliation Bill).

Support for HR 2832, the "Don't Tax Higher Education Act" in the 117th Congress, to amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on the net investment income of certain private colleges and universities. Also, support for Section 137702 of HR 5376, Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill, titled Modification of Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges and Universities.

H.R. 1319, The American Rescue Plan, Sec. 2003 the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, the inclusion of private nonprofit universities among eligible institutions of higher education. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Support for H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Support for H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, supporting specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; and a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program. Support the bipartisan push to increase FY22 funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general. Support HR 869, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act), authorizing the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 3832, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals. H.R. 6978, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Support for H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Support for H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act, supporting specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; and a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program. Support the bipartisan push to increase FY22 funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general. Support HR 869, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act), authorizing the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260: Section 3138, regarding CFIUS review of certain foreign gifts and contracts with institutions of higher education; Section 6124, new requirements in Section 124 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) on institutional policy regarding foreign gifts and contracts to faculty and staff. Requests for congressional letters of support on behalf of Rices OpenStax initiative, in pursuit of NSF funding opportunity (NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2 program).

Support for S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and HR 2731, the Endless Frontier Act to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. In S. 1260, Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. In S. 1260, support for Section 1002, CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS (CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND, (a) CHIPS for America Fund and (b) CHIPS for America Defense Fund. Support for H.R. 4588, the Regional Innovation Act, specifically Section 2, Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, To establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes. Section 2401, Regional technology hubs. H.R. 2225, the NSF for the Future Act, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Rice's support for the bipartisan push to boost funding for NSF and basic/applied/translational research, and thus American research, development, and competitiveness in general.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 3832, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals. H.R. 6978, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals.

H.R. 1319, The American Rescue Plan, Sec. 2003 the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, the inclusion of private nonprofit universities among eligible institutions of higher education. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 3832, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals. H.R. 6978, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals.

Increase authorizations and funding for basic scientific research across all federal agencies. H.R. 869, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 289, The RISE Act, to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 or federally funded university research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 3832, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals. H.R. 6978, The Endless Frontier Act, to redesignate the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establish a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. Support increased authorizations and funding for basic scientific research at the National Science Foundation, strengthening U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education and attracting more students and fostering the impact of federally funded research and development through accelerated translation of advances in the focus areas into processes and products that help achieve national goals.

Prospective lobbying for future federally funded research and procurement opportunities. Army, Navy, Air Force, and DOD agencies/research offices included. Two appropriations requests for adds on Defense/Army/RDTE lines (one Army Futures Command, one USACE ERDC). H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division C, DOD Appropriations Act, 2021, Section IV, Research Development Test and Evaluation.

HR 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021. Section 314, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)for higher education institutions and their students to cover COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs.

HR 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Section 314, The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). Opposition to the provision reducing funds to institutions that paid the net investment proceeds excise tax (endowment excise tax).

General support for federally funded university research. Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future NASA, NSF, NIH/NIEHS and Departments of Defense and Energy funding opportunities. Science and security matters, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking (Sec. 117 foreign gifts/donations reporting).

Science and security concerns, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking/regulatory changes (Sec. 117 reporting of foreign gifts/donations and contracts). Student and research faculty visa issues. Immigration policies affecting international students and scholars.

Science and security concerns, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking/regulatory changes (Sec. 117 reporting of foreign gifts/donations and contracts). Student visa issues and immigration policies affecting international students and scholars/researchers. Immigration executive orders/proclamations implicating student and scholar visas (H-1B visas, J-1 visas, F-1 visas and optional practical training (OPT) program), USCIS H-1B premium processing and embassy/consulate closing to visa interview appointments. S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act.DHS proposed rule on Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media. DOL H-1B Wage Level Interim Final Rule which require employers to substantially raise wages for H-1B visa holders, including significant wage issues for new H-1B visa holders at universities; DHS H-1B Interim Final Rule which narrows the criteria for meeting the threshold of specialty occupations eligible for H-1B visas.

General support for federally funded university research. Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future NASA, NSF and Departments of Defense and Energy funding opportunities. Science and security matters, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking (Sec. 117 foreign gifts/donations reporting). HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act).

Science and security concerns, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking/regulatory changes (Sec. 117 reporting of foreign gifts/donations and contracts). Student visa issues and immigration policies affecting international students and scholars/researchers. Immigration executive orders/proclamations implicating student and scholar visas (H-1B visas, J-1 visas, F-1 visas and optional practical training (OPT) program), USCIS H-1B premium processing and embassy/consulate closing to visa interview appointments. S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act.

General support for federally funded university research. Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future NASA, NSF and Departments of Defense and Energy funding opportunities. Science and security matters, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking (Sec. 117 foreign gifts/donations reporting). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). HR 8044, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act.

We advocate for the repeal of or temporary relief from the private university endowments excise tax. Support HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. Endowment tax repeal/relief related to S 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act; HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). Taxability of CARES Act funds for emergency financial aid grants to students. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX issues, open educational resources, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding, and pandemic liability protections/temporary protection for colleges/universities from the trial bar legislation. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). H.R. 8044, Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX issues, open educational resources, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding, Taxability of CARES Act funds for emergency financial aid grants to students, and pandemic liability protections/temporary protection for colleges/universities from the trial bar legislation. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act).

We advocate for the repeal of or temporary relief from the private university endowments excise tax. Support HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. Endowment tax repeal/relief related to S 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX rewrite issues, open educational resources. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act.

We advocate for the repeal of or temporary relief from the private university endowments excise tax. Support HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. Endowment tax repeal/relief related to HR 6800 (the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act) and The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act or the HEALS Act. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act.

We advocate for the repeal of or temporary relief from the private university endowments excise tax. Support HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. Endowment tax repeal/relief related to HR 6800 (the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act) and The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act or the HEALS Act. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX issues, open educational resources, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding, and pandemic liability protections/temporary protection for colleges/universities from the trial bar legislation. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). H.R. 8044, Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act.

We advocate for the repeal of or temporary relief from the private university endowments excise tax. Support HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. Endowment tax repeal/relief related to S 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act; HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). Taxability of CARES Act funds for emergency financial aid grants to students. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX rewrite issues, open educational resources. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX issues, open educational resources, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding, Taxability of CARES Act funds for emergency financial aid grants to students, and pandemic liability protections/temporary protection for colleges/universities from the trial bar legislation. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act).

We advocate for the repeal of or temporary relief from the private university endowments excise tax. Support HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. Endowment tax repeal/relief related to HR 6800 (the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act) and The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act or the HEALS Act. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act.

General support for federally funded university research. Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future NASA, NSF and Departments of Defense and Energy funding opportunities. Science and security matters, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking (Sec. 117 foreign gifts/donations reporting). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). HR 8044, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX issues, open educational resources, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding, Taxability of CARES Act funds for emergency financial aid grants to students, and pandemic liability protections/temporary protection for colleges/universities from the trial bar legislation. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act).

General support for federally funded university research. Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future NASA, NSF and Departments of Defense and Energy funding opportunities. Science and security matters, including H.R. 3038, Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) and S. 2133, Securing American Research Act. Higher Education Act rulemaking (Sec. 117 foreign gifts/donations reporting). HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act).

General support for federally funded university research and researchers. COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). H.R. 8044, (Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act).

Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future federally funded research and procurement opportunities. Army, Navy, Air Force and DOD agencies/research offices included. Two appropriations requests for adds on Defense/Army/RDTE lines (one Army Futures Command, one USACE ERDC). COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding and supporting university research through supplemental funding; HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). Lobbying on behalf of Rice 360 Institute for Global Health and the ApolloBVM (ventilator/respirator) project for COVID-19 response and related funding opportunities.

Higher Education Act reauthorization, Higher Education Act (Sec. 117 gifts/donations reporting), private university endowments excise tax, Title IX issues, open educational resources, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding, and pandemic liability protections/temporary protection for colleges/universities from the trial bar legislation. HR 4674, the College Affordability Act. HR 4438, the Don't Tax Higher Education Act. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). H.R. 8044, Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act.

General support for federally funded university research. COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding. HR 748, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). S 3837, the COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act. HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act).

Prospective lobbying and intelligence gathering for future federally funded research and procurement opportunities. Army, Navy, Air Force and DOD agencies/research offices included. Two appropriations requests for adds on Defense/Army/RDTE lines (one Army Futures Command, one USACE ERDC). COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery costs funding and supporting university research through supplemental funding; HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act). Lobbying on behalf of Rice 360 Institute for Global Health and the ApolloBVM (ventilator/respirator) project for COVID-19 response and related funding opportunities.

HR 7308, RISE Act (Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act) authorizing research university recovery funding for research restarting from the COVID 19 pandemic.