House Passes Reconciliation Legislation; NSF Big Winner Among Research Agencies; Legislation’s Prospects in Senate Uncertain
On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, also known as the budget reconciliation bill.
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Tag Archive: budget reconciliation
First Look at R&D in Budget Reconciliation Legislation
/In: Funding, Research /by Brian MosleyThe House of Representatives is making quick work of their Budget Reconciliation bills and for good reason. Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) has set September 15th as the deadline for all the House committees to complete work on their assorted draft legislation. With a very short window open to handle such a complex package of bills, the committees are moving at a breakneck pace.
After an Eventful August, What’s On Congress’ Agenda for September?
/In: Funding, FY22 Appropriations, Policy, Research /by Brian MosleyAfter a particularly eventful August, with the chaotic end of the Afghanistan War, a particularly destructive hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast, and, of course, the ongoing COVID pandemic, it’s understandable if our readers are saying to themselves “What’s happening in Washington?” With both the House and the Senate scheduled back in session this week, we thought a refresher was in order.
Infrastructure Deal vs Budget Reconciliation, and how Research Fits into It All
/In: Funding, Policy, Research /by Brian MosleyLast week, the Senate made headlines with the passage of the $1+ trillion infrastructure deal. This was a major step towards getting a final infrastructure deal done, which has been a major priority for the Biden Administration and Congressional leadership. However, now events in Congress are shifting to the budget reconciliation process. What’s the difference? And where, and how, do the research agencies and their budgets fit into all this?
