SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

SCI · Science/Technology

Monitor supercomputing, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning issues. Issues related to National Science Foundation research opportunities. Issues related to the Tech Hub Program established by the CHIPS and Science Act.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Issues related to DOJ, DOC, and research programs in high performance computing, hardware security, and advanced semi-conductor manufacturing in H.R. 9026 and S. 4925 (FY25 CJS Appropriations). Issues related to adult literacy through high performance computing programs in education in H.R.9029 and S. 4942 (FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations). Issues related to university research and medical advanced technology research initiatives in H.R. 8774 and S. 4921 (FY25 Defense Appropriations). Issues related to university research initiatives for energy and water research projects in H.R. 8997 and S. 4927 (FY25 Energy and Water Appropriations). Issues related to higher education research programs for cultural and archaeological research in H.R. 8998 and S. 4802 (FY25 Interior and Environment Appropriations).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 9026, S. 4925, H.R.9029, S. 4942, H.R. 8774, S. 4921, H.R. 8997, S. 4927, H.R. 8998, S. 4802

EDU · Education

Issues related to name, image and likeness (NIL) for collegiate athletics. Monitor proposed changes to endowment law with respect to private institutions of higher education.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Issues related to higher endowment tax policy in house and Senate reconciliation