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Budget & Appropriations

The decision on how to spend the government's money is one of the most important powers of the Legislative Branch. Beginning with the release of the President's Budget in February and continuing throughout the Congressional session, the Appropriations process is the procedure by which Congress decides on what and where money will be spent for the upcoming federal fiscal year (October - September). Like all laws, upon passage of the appropriations bills by both houses of Congress, the President will sign the new funding levels into law.

Federal funding plays a critical role in supporting research, student aid and graduate education at colleges and universities across the nation. Federal support for research and development performed in academic institutions grew to $17.5 billion in 2000 and federal support for student aid topped $50 billion in FY02. As these programs are integral to colleges and universities across the nation, the higher education community in Washington remains committed to being a strong advocate for appropriately funding these vital programs.

Appropriations Charts

FY2009 Appropriations Chart

FY2008 Appropriations Chart

FY2007 Appropriations Chart

Washington Updates

March 12 Update

March 2 Update

February 12 Update

February 18 Update

Relevant Correspondence

Massachusetts Life Sciences Collaborative co-chair letter to the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation

Provost's letter to Massachusetts Congressional Delegation

Find Out More
  Harvard University
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  Higher Ed Organizations
  Congress
  Executive Branch
  Higher Education Act
  The Science Coalition
  ACE Primer on College Costs
  2009 Legislative Calendar
  Harvard Stem Cell Institute

Additional Resources
  Federal Research Impact on Select Harvard Entities FY 2002
  Leading Federal Sponsors for Harvard Fiscal Year 2002
  AAU Summary of President's FY05 Budget Proposal
  AAAS Analysis of Federal R&D for FY05
  AAU Letter on FY2004 Appropriations Allocations
  Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Letter for NIH Budget Increases
  Federal R&D in FY 2003 and FY 2004 (AAAS Report)
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