INDIANA UNIVERSITY for INDIANA UNIVERSITY
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY26 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Defense DEF
Update on IU's national security engagements and facilities. Various sections of the FY26 NDAA conference report. IU's DOD-funded language training grants.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Economics/Economic Development ECN
IU's NSF Engines proposal.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Education EDU
Issues relating to Title IV financial aid programs. Updates on enrollment and program offerings at IU. Updates on price transparency initiatives and accreditation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MOLLY CONNOR | — |
Government Issues GOV
The FY26 federal government shutdown. Updates on the JAG's FAIR Model F&A proposal. Updates on IU's federal grant terminations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Immigration IMM
Issues relating to immigration.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MOLLY CONNOR | — |
Gaming/Gambling/Casino GAM
Proposed legislation called the POINTS Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Intelligence INT
The SAFE Research Act. Research Security provisions in the FY26 NDAA conference report. Updates on IU's research security-related policies; and interactions with federal law enforcement agencies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
Updates on IU's NIH-funded research in cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and musculoskeletal health. Updates on NIH policies related to animal testing; allocation of FY25 appropriations (multi-year funding); and changes to peer-review process.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Science/Technology SCI
the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. IU activities in AI-related R&D. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) recommendations to Congress. Update on IU applications for NAIRR-related work at NSF.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Sports/Athletics SPO
All sections of the House's SCORE Act. All sections of the Senate's SAFE Act. Other proposals related to Name, Image, Likeness opportunities for college athletes. Updates on IU's policies affecting student athletes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MOLLY CONNOR | — |
| DOUG WASITIS | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.