AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Lobbying for SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY · Research University
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.
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.
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 and S.3292 Energy and Water, H.R. 4754 and S. 2431 Interior, H.R. 4213 (no senate bill) DHS