Lawrence A. Tabak, the Principal Deputy Director of NIH, will take over as the Acting Director of the agency when the current head, Francis Collins, leaves later this month. Collins is scheduled to depart December 19.
Read more about Tabak and the announcement here.
Yesterday the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY22 with strong bipartisan support. The legislation authorized a $770 billion funding level for the Department of Defense and made key changes to defense policy. Read more here.
Yesterday, VP Kamala Harris convened the first meeting of the National Space Council of the Biden-Harris Administration. The meeting focused on NASA’s STEM engagement efforts. During the meeting, the Administration also revealed the United States Space Priorities Framework.
Read more and watch a recording of the meeting here.
The Department of Energy will host a public hearing of the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) at 12:15pm ET on November 29th. PCAST is consulted on and provides analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues where understanding of science, technology, and innovation may bear on the policy choices before the President.
PCAST will hear from invited speakers on and discuss various aspects of biomanufacturing, the Federal science and technology workforce, and the National Nanotechnology Initiative. Additional information and the meeting agenda, including any changes that arise, will be posted on the PCAST website at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings.
View the Federal Register Notice here.
Please join us for the inaugural quarterly Federal Relations Town Hall.
Thursday, October 21st at 12:00pm PT
After a presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions or offer comments/concerns regarding the UW’s federal advocacy priorities.
If you would like to join in-person, please RSVP here. Space is limited.
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This event is restricted to members of the UW community. A valid Net-ID is required to participate.