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Federal investments in student financial aid, faculty scholarship, and basic scientific research are vital to innovation, and our nation’s economic competitiveness and national security. AAU closely monitors and engages Congress and the Executive Branch in the annual federal budget and appropriations process to advocate for sustained and strong federal investments in: Pell Grants, Work-study, and other student financial aid programs; the research, STEM, and higher education programs at NIH, NSF, NASA, NEH, AFRI, and the Departments of Defense, Education, and Energy.  Information about the annual budget process, AAU’s priorities, and summaries, statements, letters, and other materials are included in this section.

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Fund American Science One Pager

One pager for advocacy focused on AAU's "Fund American Science" campaign.
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Letters

AAU Urges Lawmakers to Avoid Year-Long CR, Increase Federal Investments in Student Aid and Scientific Research

AAU President Barbara R. Snyder sent a letter urging Congressional leaders to avoid a year-long CR and pass an omnibus bill before the new year.
Letters

AAU, APLU Urge OMB to Continue to Prioritize Government-University Partnership in FY24 Budget Request

AAU and APLU sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young urging continued robust support in the administration’s FY24 budget for higher education and scientific research investments that are crucial to the health, security, prosperity, and future of our nation.

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AAU Submits Joint Comments to DOD DFARS on Proposed Amendments on Public Access

AAU, APLU, and COGR submitted joint comments to the Department of Defense's (DOD) proposed amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regarding public access to DOD-funded fundamental research.
Letters | Public/Open Access | Department of Defense

AAU Signs Appropriation Letter for Biomedical Animal Research

AAU joined other higher education associations in sending a letter to House and Senate appropriators urging them to make robust investments in biomedical animal research as they finalize FY25 appropriations.
Letters | FY25 | Biological & Chemical Security

AAU Signs Energy Sciences Coalition (ESC) Letter Supporting Department of Energy Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Legislation

AAU signs an Energy Sciences Coalition (ESC) letter to Congress to pass final DOE legislation in Quantum and AI by the end the year to stay ahead of international competition and maintain U.S. innovative and competitive advantage.
Letters | Innovation and Competitiveness | Department of Energy

AAU, Associations Express Concerns About Bundled Services Rescission

AAU joined ACE and four other higher education associations to send a letter to Secretary Cardona expressing their concerns about reports that the Department of Education intends to rescind the 2011 bundled services guidance.
Letters | Higher Education Regulation | Higher Education Legislation | Department of Education

AAU Signs a letter to Congressional appropriators recommending at least $3 million for the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI)

AAU signed on to a letter to Congressional appropriators recommending at least $3 million for the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI)
Letters | FY25 | Federal Budget | Department of Energy

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