National Science Foundation

The Coalition for National Science Funding, which includes AAU, sent a letter urging the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to provide the highest possible FY23 302(b) allocation for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittees.

Senator Markey (D-MA) is leading a “Dear Colleague” letter urging support from Chairwoman Shaheen and Ranking Member Moran requesting at least $11 billion in funding for the National Science Foundation in FY23.

The Task Force on American Innovation, an alliance of industry, professional societies, and university organizations including AAU, sent a letter urging congressional leaders to include supplemental appropriations for science and technology programs in the final conference agreement on the House-passed America COMPETES Act and the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.

The Coalition for National Science Funding, which includes AAU, sent a letter to congressional science appropriators requesting at least $11 billion in funding for the National Science Foundation in FY23.

Reps. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and David B. McKinley (R-WV) are leading a “Dear Colleague” letter urging support for a letter to Chairman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Ranking Member Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL) of the House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee requesting at least $11 billion in funding for the National Science Foundation in FY23.

Status of FY23 appropriations including the President’s FY23 Budget Request for AAU’s funding priorities at the National Science Foundation including Research and Related Activities, Education and Human Resources, and Major Research Equipment & Facilities Construction.

An overview of the President's full proposed budget for FY23, including summaries and analyses for individual agencies.

Side-by-side comparison of various America COMPETES Act and USICA Research Security provisions. 

AAU joined ACE and 20 higher education associations in a letter to Congress outlining priorities for provisions related to STEM education and scientific research and innovation in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260)

The Energy Sciences Coalition, of which AAU is a member, sent a letter to congressional leadership supporting the inclusion of Department of Energy provisions in the final competitiveness legislation package.