The Coalition for National Science Funding, which includes AAU, sent a letter thanking the Appropriations committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for their continued support in NSF funding for the Fiscal Year 2022.
The Coalition for National Science Funding, which includes AAU, sent a letter to the directors of OMB and OSTP with a list of policy priorities for NSF funding for Fiscal Year 2023.
AAU joined 34 organizations in sending a letter urging Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to prioritize and strengthen the Education Department's international and foreign language education and research funding in FY23, specifically for the Title VI and Fulbright-Hays programs.
AAU and APLU sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Shalanda Young urging continued robust support in the administration’s FY23 budget for higher education and scientific research investments that are crucial to the health, security, prosperity, and future of our nation.
AAU joined more than 200 organizations in sending a letter urging state governors across the United States to maintain and expand licensure and telehealth flexibilities for the duration of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency.
AAU, ACE, and 28 other higher education associations sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking for flexibility in the F-1 and J-1 visa process for Afghan students and scholars.
AAU joined ACE and 16 other higher education associations in urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to extend COVID-related flexibilities granted to the Department of Veterans Affairs
AAU joined 75 other higher education associations in sending a letter urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to “preserve critical investments in college affordability and college completion in the final Build Back Better package.”
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) is leading a “Dear Colleague” letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to retain increases to the Pell Grant maximum and expanded Pell eligibility in reconciliation.
AAU joined ACE and 63 other higher education associations in sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urging them to retain robust funding in higher education and key tax provisions provided in the Build Back Better Act as it moves through negotiations.