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NIH Reauthorization Bill and Establishment of FASEB as an Important Player in Science Policy on Capitol Hill
"It has been recommended that every Federal Agency be reauthorized by Congress every 3 years. The last time Congress passed a Reauthorization Bill for NIH was 13 years ago. Congressman Joe Barton, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Cmmittee, wanted Congress to have better acquaintance with and oversight of NIH, particularly after the doubling of NIH and continued requests for increases in funding. Two years ago, Congressman Barton began drafting a Bill based on his understanding of the functions of the NIH. . . ."
Public Affairs Executive Committee (PAEC) and Enhanced Public Access Subcommittee of the Science Policy Committee of FASEB
As SSR Representative to FASEB, Dr. Virendra Mahesh serves on the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) as well as a Director on the FASEB Board. In addition, he served on the Enhanced Public Access Subcommittee of the Science Policy Committee of FASEB. The PAC and Enhanced Public Access Subcommittee generally have a conference call once a month to discuss the current issues facing FASEB member societies. The PAC and the Board of Directors of FASEB addressed several key issues pertaining to research, and these are summarized.
Topics covered:
- Research Funding
- Politicization of Science
- NIH Reauthorization
- Animal Research
- NIH Funding
- Policy on Scientific Publications
Activities of the FASEB Science Policy Committee
Summary of SPC Face to Face Meeting on September 26–27, 2004
Thomas Spencer reports on the events of the FASEB SPC Meeting on September 26–27, 2004 at FASEB headquarters in Bethesda, MD
Topics covered:
- Animal Rights Terrorism in the USA
- Patents and Technology Transfer
- Access to NIH Research Information