Department of Energy

A statement by Hunter Rawlings, President of AAU, on the omnibus appropriations and tax bills Congress will consider this week.

On behalf of the Association of American Universities (AAU), I would like to thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act.

A statement by AAU on three FY16 appropriations bills the Senate Appropriations Committee has passed that fund scientific research.

A statement by AAU on three FY16 appropriations bills the House has passed that fund scientific research.

DOE AAU budget table from FY13 to FY16.

The legislation would reauthorize research programs in the Department of Energy covered by the America COMPETES Act.

Statement on H.R. 1806, that would reauthorize the America COMPETES Act.

Investments in higher education and research are proven drivers of economic growth. They are vital for the development of new technologies, processes, and a workforce that will advance our national security, our energy self-sufficiency, and our citizens’ health.

AAU statement opposing H.R. 1806 in its current form; Legislation to reauthorize america COMPETES needs to help close the innovation deficit.

AAU recommends $5.34 billion for the DOE Office of Science in FY16.