AAU joined ACE and sixteen other higher education organizations on a letter to Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) in support of his amendment to the CARES Act that would create an above-the-line deduction for charitable giving for taxpayers not itemizing their deductions. According to the organizations, the measure “would provide a significant giving incentive for all taxpayers during a time of incredible need,” and would also “provide immediate support to help colleges and universities continue fulfilling their teaching, research and public service missions.”