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 higher education research funding focused on high performance computing, advanced semiconductor research and development, and development of biotechnologies within the following FY26 Appropriations Bills: H.R. 5342 and S. 2572 CJS, H.R.4016 and S. 2572 Defense, H.R. 4121 and S.2256 Ag/FDA, H.R. 5304 and S. 2587 Labor-H, H.R. 4552 and S.2465 T-HUD, H.R. 4553 (no senate bill) Energy and Water, H.R. 4754 and S. 2431 Interior, H.R. 4213 (no senate bill) DHS

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5342, S. 2572, H.R.4016, S. 2572, H.R. 4121, S.2256, H.R. 5304, S. 2587, H.R. 4552, S.2465, H.R. 4553, H.R. 4754, S. 2431, H.R. 4213

EDU · Education

Issues related to name, image and likeness (NIL) for collegiate athletics within H.R. 4312, the SCORE Act and any proposed Senate companion legislation. Monitor proposed changes to endowment law with respect to private institutions of higher education.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 4312

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Issues related to higher endowment tax policy in P.L. 119-121, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.