NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY

EDU · Education

Support of robust funding for expansion of University's Allied Health Programs and related federal programs. Initiatives also include expansion of student technological education programs in conjunction with New Mexico Trade Alliance.

HOU · Housing

Support of University's initial planning and developmentefforts for development of public-private affordable community housing for faculty and students.

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Programmatic support of robust funding for the University's Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute (SWERI). FY27 Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, Interior appropriations bill (Senate bill number not released) in support of University's post-wildfire reforestation efforts through funding for seed operations bank.

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Programmatic support of robust funding for University's Energy Independence Initiative, including a fleet vehicles replacement strategy, solar development, charging stations, and related federal programs.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

FY27 Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, Interior appropriations bill (Senate bill number not released) in support of University's post-wildfire reforestation efforts through funding for seed operations bank. FY27 House and Senate Appropriations, Transportation-Economic Development Initiative appropriations bill (H.R. 9170, Senate bill number not released) in support of University's affordable housing effort for faculty and low- moderate-income students. Initiatives also include expansion of student technological education programs in conjunction with New Mexico Trade Alliance. FY27 House and Senate Appropriations, Agriculture appropriations bill (H.R. 8646, Senate bill numbers not released) in support of University's rural development efforts to expand Direct clinical access for surrounding low-income community.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 9170, H.R. 8646