The Senate full committee has approved more for Pell Grants than the House is considering. The House is considering higher funding for these special institutions than the Senate Cmte approved. These programs help to prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds for college. The House is considering a little more for TRIO, the Senate is considering a little more for GEAR-UP .
Federal support is essential to the survival of academic research.
Commercial investments are an increasing influence and support in certain topic areas, but basic sciences and other academic pursuits that do not promise immediate or near-term profits need public support. AAUP favors access to databases for researchers, with appropriate and necessary restrictions. No legislation has been introduced to implement the Copyright Office recommendations. Various database protections bills are stalled. Collecting co-sponsors and support.