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Lobbying issues and bill citations
BUD · Budget/Appropriations
FY2027 appropriations for research and education programs, including Agriculture (HR 8546); Labor-HHS-Education (HR 9260); CJS (HR 8845); Defense (HR 9495); E&W (HR 9022); Interior (HR 9171). Senate bills in process.
Literal federal measure citations: HR 8546, HR 9260, HR 8845, HR 9495, HR 9022, HR 9171
ENG · Energy/Nuclear
Marine Energy Reauthorization: Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act (HR 7129; S 2684) - emphasis on marine energy R&D authorities FY2027 Energy appropriations (HR 9022/ S in process) - emphasis on DOE marine energy and nuclear engineering research activities
Literal federal measure citations: HR 7129, S 2684, HR 9022
DEF · Defense
FY2027 defense appropriations (HR 9495 / S in process) - RDTE activities for Air Force (additive manufacturing; photonics); ONR (marine robotics); Navy Energy (marine energy systems); Army (additive manufacturing)
Literal federal measure citations: HR 9495
SCI · Science/Technology
FY2027 CJS appropriations (HR 8845/ S in process) - emphasis on NSF, NOAA, and NIST research funding
Literal federal measure citations: HR 8845
TRA · Transportation
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IMM · Immigration
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TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
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VET · Veterans
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EDU · Education
College Athletics: Protect College Sports Act (S4668) FY2027 Appropriations for Education (HR 9260 / S in process) - federal financial aid and campus-based programs
Literal federal measure citations: S4668, HR 9260
AGR · Agriculture
FY2027 agriculture appropriations (HR 8646 / S in process) - agriculture research and extension programs and activities (NIFA, ARS), and AMS marketing initiatives (dairy, acer) Farm Bill: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567) / Agricultural Act of 2026 (number TBD) - agriculture research and extension programs, forestry research and workforce development
Literal federal measure citations: HR 8646, HR 7567