UIDP member representatives are keenly interested in U.S. federal legislation and policies that impact R&D and university-industry partnerships. During this members-only webinar, Leslee Gilbert of Van Scoyoc Associates will provide timely insights into the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C., with a special focus on the reemergence of rescission bills—a legislative mechanism we haven’t seen used in over 30 years. Leslee will explain the rescission process, why it’s resurfacing now, and what implications it may have for federal funding and policy priorities. She’ll also answer your questions on other pending and recently passed legislation and how your organization can navigate and leverage these developments.

Leslee, who brings over 20 years of experience working in and with Congress, will provide a critical update on the evolving legislative landscape, offering expert analysis on budget reconciliation and its implications for the U.S. research and development enterprise. She will clarify key developments, explain how Congress plans to enact consequential changes through budget reconciliation, and explore the challenges ahead.

Current Events and topics of interest discussed in this update may include:

• Understanding Rescission Bills: What they are, how the process works, and why their reintroduction after three decades is significant for federal funding and policy direction.
•  Implications for R&D and Higher Education Funding: How proposed rescissions could affect research budgets, agency priorities, and university-industry collaboration opportunities.
•  Navigating the Political Landscape: Strategies for institutions to monitor, respond to, and engage with policymakers during the rescission process to protect and advocate for critical funding streams.

Form more information and to register, visit the event website. (Cornell University is a member of UIDP.)