PRINCETON UNIVERSITY for PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
(H.R. 9022/S._) FY 2027 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act: Funding for the Office of Science, including the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, DOE microelectronic research centers, Quantum Information Centers, and Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Facilities and Administration Costs (H.R. 9495/S.__) FY 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act: Funding for DoD 6.1 basic research ; DoD Science and Technology; Minerva; DARPA; Facilities and Administration Costs (H.R 8845/S._) FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Funding for NSF, the NASA Science Mission Directorate, including IMAP & the Roman Telescope, and the NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; Facilities and Administration Costs (H.R. 9171/S._) FY 2027 Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. (H.R. 9260/S._) FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Funding for the National Institutes of Health, including the BRAIN Initiative, Facilities and Administration Costs, and forward-funding procedures; Funding for Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants; TRIO programs, and the Institute of Education Sciences. (H.R.8495/S._) FY 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act: Support for language to enact the FAIR model for Facilities and Administration costs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
(S. 929) "Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act" Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research; activities at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; & a roadmap for commercial fusion energy Discussions regarding DOE AI initiatives, including support for Genesis Mission Issues related to funding pauses and grant cancellations at DOE Efforts to implement a standardized cap on facilities & administration costs Discussions regarding DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (H.R.4999) "Fusion Workforce Act" - All Forthcoming Fusion Activities reauthorization legislation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Immigration IMM
Issues related to international students, faculty, scholars, & staff, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, Optional Practical Training, Temporary Protected Status, visa processing delays, visa revocations, travel restrictions, duration of status, & H-1B Fees.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to the increased net investment income tax on certain university endowments
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Education EDU
(H.R. 1048)"Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act" Issues related to campus safety, free speech, & academic freedom (S.2511/H.R. 4806) The College Transparency Act - All Discussions regarding Princeton's financial aid and transfer programs Discussions regarding student access, completion & value Discussions regarding accreditation reform (S.1558/H.R.3153) Understanding the True Cost of College Act - All Support for the Institute of Eduction Sciences (IES) and the College Scorecard
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Concerns regarding funding pauses & delays for appropriated funds & the suspension or cancellation of certain grants Issues related to quantum science, including reauthorization of the (H.R. 8462) National Quantum Initiative Act & activities needed to ensure U.S. leadership in quantum. National Science Foundation, including NSF Regional Innovation Engines & the timely disbursement of approved grant funds Efforts to implement a standardized cap on facilities & administration costs Issues related to funding pauses and grant cancellations at NASA Importance of the merit review system Concerns about the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Defense DEF
Issues related to the suspension of certain previously awarded grants & contracts Efforts to implement a standardized cap on facilities & administration costs Efforts to limit military programs at certain institutions (H.R.8800; S. 4784) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Funding authorization for 6.1 basic research programs; provisions related to research security.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Health Issues HCR
National Institutes of Health: Discussions on the impact of forward funding procedures, the slow issuance of new grants, efforts to implement a standardized cap on facilities and administration costs; the importance of the merit review system Concerns about the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
Sports/Athletics SPO
(H.R. 4312) Student Compensation Through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act (S. 4668/H.R. 9137) "Protect College Sports Act of 2026"
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAGBY | — |
| JULIE M GROENINGER | — |
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