The Coalition for National Security Research, which includes AAU, recently submitted outside witness testimony to the Senate and House Appropriations Defense Subcommittees offering recommendations for the upcoming FY21 Defense Appropriations bill. In the testimony, the Coalition urges congressional leaders to increase Defense Science and Technology funding in a manner consistent with the National Defense Strategy, and recommends emergency appropriations for various programs to help combat COVID-19 while preparing the country for future pandemics.