UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

H.R. 9022, FY 2027 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development, including plant transformation, micronuclear reactor, bioenergy research, and NNSA academic programs. H.R. 9495, FY 2027 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, test, and evaluation at the Department of Defense. H.R. 8845, FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF and EDA, including Regional Technology Hubs. H.R. 9260, FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, ARPA-H, CDC, ACL, and HRSA. P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Issues pertaining to Pell grants, undergraduate loans, graduate student loans, accountability metrics, student financial aid, and other higher education tax provisions. H.R. 8646, FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research and ARS Labs.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 9022, H.R. 9495, H.R. 8845, H.R. 9260, H.R. 8646

SCI · Science/Technology

Issues related to science, security, and domestic competitiveness. Issues pertaining to protecting research grants and funding. Issues pertaining to reimbursement of Facilities and Administration costs. Issues pertaining to NSF research operations. H.R. 8462, S.3597, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to quantum science and technology. Issues pertaining to microelectronics, Quantum, AI, and Biotechnology R&D. Issues pertaining to Uniform Guidance and federal grant processes.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8462, S.3597

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

Issues pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Issues pertaining to the Medicaid Program. Issues pertaining to Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization.

SPO · Sports/Athletics

Issues pertaining to Name, Image, and Likeness. S. 4668, H.R. 4668, The Protect College Sports Act of 2026, All provisions.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 4668, H.R. 4668

IMM · Immigration

Issues pertaining to student and scholar visas.

EDU · Education

Issues pertaining to student loan changes as part of the Department of Educations Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) negotiated rulemaking committee. Issues pertaining to the Department of Educations Institute of Education Sciences. Issues pertaining to changes to existing accreditation regulations. Congressional oversight issues and regulations impacting higher education institutions.

DEF · Defense

H.R. 8800, S. 4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, Issues pertaining to basic research programs at the Department of Defense.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8800, S. 4784

VET · Veterans

Issues pertaining to field site support for POW/MIA recovery.