SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE for SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Advocacy efforts related to FY20 funding for: the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH, Department of Defense (DoD) medical research programs, and the Veterans Affairs (VA) medical research programs. Additional advocacy efforts include stating support for continuing brain research as a top national priority as part of overall federal investment in biomedical research and efforts related to the BRAIN Initiative and discussions surrounding 21st Century Cures 2.0.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHRYN GRADY | — |
| MICHAEL HEINTZ | — |
Animals ANI
Expressed positions of support of the ethical and responsible use of animals in biomedical research, including non-human primates and canine research, at Congressional office meetings at the US Senate and US House of Representatives as well as during the final appropriations negotiations for FY20.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHRYN GRADY | — |
| MICHAEL HEINTZ | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Included in scientific community letter to administration, addressing concerns about a proposed embargo change on scientific journals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHRYN GRADY | — |
| MICHAEL HEINTZ | — |
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.