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As lawmakers consider measures related to securing federally funded research data and intellectual property, it is important to understand the current state of play for research security in the country to avoid new requirements that are duplicative, unnecessary, or counterproductive
Science & Security | Department of Defense | National Institutes of Health | Department of Energy | National Science Foundation | BackgrounderThe Section 127 Coalition, an alliance of more than 60 organizations, including AAU, sent a letter to express their strong support for the Employer Participation in Repayment Act, legislation that would "permanently enable employers to provide up to $5,250 of annual tax-free, student loan repayment…
Taxation & Finance | LettersOne pager for advocacy focused on AAU's "Fund American Science" campaign.
National Science Foundation | Department of Energy | Innovation and Competitiveness | Federal Budget | 2024 Advocacy Priorities | Issue BriefThis letter is from national security leaders urging President Trump, Majority Leader Thune, and Speaker Johnson to increase funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF). They emphasize the NSF's crucial role in advancing national security through scientific research.
Innovation and Competitiveness | National Science Foundation | LettersThis paper describes the financial landscape of research universities and advocates for
active collaboration among all stakeholders to address financial risks in a productive
manner.
Research Administration & Regulation | Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | Taxation & Finance | ReportsThe Coalition for National Science Funding, which includes AAU, sent a letter thanking the Appropriations committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for their continued support in NSF funding for the Fiscal Year 2022.
FY22 | Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | National Science Foundation | LettersThe Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) has written to Appropriation Committee members requesting that the National Science Foundation (NSF) receive at least $9.9 billion in funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This amount would restore NSF's funding to its FY 2023 level.
National Science Foundation | Appropriations Tables | FY26 | LettersEndowments are composed of charitable donations to support students and science -- but an unprecedented tax on these endowments, passed in 2017, is reducing these funds' ability to continue supporting student financial aid and scientific breakthroughs that benefit everyday American families.
Affordability and Student Aid | Taxation & Finance | Endowments and Charitable GivingAAU joined ACE and 4 other higher education associations in sending a letter to Representatives Lloyd Doggett and Mike Kelly in endorsement of the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act.
Taxation & Finance | Student Aid Tax Issues | Student Aid | Affordability and Student Aid | LettersAAU has issued a statement regarding provisions slashing research funding in the newly released FY26 Presidential Budget Request.
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