Letter urging Members of Congress to support the higher funding Levels for the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA) and National Defense Education Program (NDEP)

Position Statement on the FY 2010 Budget Request for the Department of Defense

Letter thanks House leadership for passing FY 2010 appropriations bills, and encourages the House to finalize the appropriations measures as soon as possible

Letter applauds the decision to give competitive preference to Race for the Top applications

Letter to members of U.S. Senate requesting that WTE be added to the list of acceptable technologies for any renewable energy Standard.

Comments on the FY 2010 budget request for the National Institutes of Health, particularly as it relates to funding for the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

Statement of the ASME NSF Task Force Supporting the Administration’s Request of $7.04 Billion for NSF in FY 2010, and commending NSF for its Leadership in the U.S. R&D Enterprise

Letter to urging House and Senate Appropriators to restore funding for a new DOE initiative called “RE-ENERGYSE”, a technical training and K-12 Education Subprogram.

Letter supporting increased funding for STEM education programs at the Department of Education

Letter supporting increased funding for STEM education programs at the National Science Foundation.

Letter supporting the reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research Program & the Small Business Technology Transfer Program

ASME EPA Task Force Position Statement on the President’s FY10 request to Congress for Science & Technology. Document highlights programs that directly and indirectly benefit ASME and its members.

The ASME Energy Committee Position Statement on the President’s FY 2010 request to Congress. This document highlights programs that directly and indirectly impact mechanical engineering.

EEPA letter requests additional funding to support DOE Offices of Nuclear and Fossil Energy

Letter Applauds President Obama’s National Academies Speech and His Administration’s Research and Science Education Efforts

Letter Recommends the Secretary Use a Portion of the Race to the Top Funds to Promote World-Class Standards, Including Efforts to Improve State Technological Literacy and Engineering Standards

Letter commending President Obama for his commitment of setting the goal of investing more than 3% of the nation’s economic output in scientific innovation.

ASME General Position Paper on the need for and the importance of increased diversity and inclusion in the U.S. STEM Workforce

ASME General Position Statement on technology for adaptation and mitigation of the effects of climate change.

Letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee urging for the inclusion of existing hydropower, pumped storage and WTE for any renewable portfolio standard.

Letter thanks President Obama for Inclusion of Research Funding in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, and the Outline of the FY 2010 Budget

Follow-up to ASME Center for Public Awareness Letter to Sen. Kaufman in Support of the Engineering America’s Future Corps to be Included in the Service America Act

Letter supports Senator Kaufman’s Amendment to the Service America Act

Letter Applauds House and Senate Leadership for Inclusion of Several STEM Education Provisions into the Economic Stimulus Bill

Letter from the Innovation Task Force commending House Leadership for including engineering, scientific research & education provisions in the “American Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Act.”

ASME Board of Governors general position statement of the Society, endorsed by IEEE-USA, outlining energy principles and goals to be implemented by policy makers.

Letter Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Commitment and Dedication to Improving STEM Education, and Pledges to Work with the President-Elect’s Administration to Make STEM Education a National Priority

ASME is urging Congressional leadership to include, as part of any economic recovery package, appropriations to fully fund the FY 2009 authorized levels for NSF, NIST, and DOE Office of Science

The ASME Environmental Engineering Division is requesting the opportunity to provide additional input on the EPA rulemaking for carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act of 1990

CDAC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that references ASME Standards that have been updated since CDAC completed its work.

Letter to the presidential Candidates urging that the new Science Advisor be appointed early and have adequate stature and authority in the White House.

Letter voices Coalition’s strong support for NSF EHR programs, and provides suggestions for future improvement in FY 2010 and beyond.

Task Force for the Future of American Innovation Letter to House and Senate leadership urging full funding of the America COMPETES Act

ESC Letter urging Congress to commit to sustained investment in basic Energy research in order to assemble a comprehensive solution to energy related issues.

Letter supports providing NSF with its total proposed FY 2009 budget of $6.854 billion in any extended CR. This amount is in line with the funding level proposed in the America COMPETES Act.

Letter prepared by AAES from the Engineering Community thanking them for supporting the America COMPETES Act

Discusses waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies as a renewable energy source

Letter to Chairman Gordon (D-TN), House S&T, expressing support for HR6314, Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Scinece & Engineering and applauding the committees leadership

ASME position statement on the inclusion of an amendment by Sen. Carper for nuclear job training and education that references ASME relevant codes and standards

Statement supports the funding for NIST labs and encourage the Administration to support previous efforts supporting manufacturing funding and innovation through programs such as TIP and MEP

General Position Statement approved by the ASME Board of Governors opposing a mandatory, across the Board requirement of BS+30, beyond the FPD currently decreed by tradition and practice.

Five provisions related to energy that were authorized in the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 but were not appropriated; collectively referred to as the "Green Collar Jobs Initiatives"

Statement urges Congress to fund Science & Technology at 3% of the overall FY 2008 and support the $300 million increase for 6.1 research

The NASA Reauthorization bill (HR 6063) recommends an increase of the aeronautics budget over 8 years. It is being sent to the full Committee and the floor of the House for consideration.

The ASME EPA task force position statement on the President's FY09 request to Congress for Science & Technology. This document highlights programs that benefit ASME and its members,

The letter urges OSHA to abide by Public Law 104-113, the NTTAA of 1995 and do a better job of updating references to the most recent versions of national consensus standards.

The Aerospace task force remains concerned about the proposed reductions in funding for the aeronautics research & technology and applauds the commitment to space exploration

Letter outlines Coalition's support for increased investment in the NSF Education & Human Resources (EHR) Directorate, especially the MSP program and the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program.

Letter outlines Coalition's support for the DOE's Math & Science Parnership (MSP) program and the Math Now Initiative that was authorized by the America COMPETES Act.

Statement supports NSF's role in the American COMPETES Act and funding for the NSF at a level of at least the President's budget request of $6.85 billion in FY 2009

Letter urging congressional leaders to restore FY08 appropriations of $500 million to the NSF, DOE Office of Science, and NIST in a non-defense supplemental

Thank you to Senate and House from ASME President Thomas M. Barlow for supporting federal research investments at key agencies

STEM Coalition Letter to Senate HELP Committee expressing support for several key STEM education policy priorities related to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reauthorization

STEM Coalition Letter to Senate HELP Committee Chairman Kennedy and Ranking Member Enzi urging them to make science a required component of the No Child Left Behind adequate yearly progress measure

The ASME Energy Committee Position Statement on the President's FY09 Request to Congress. This document highlights programs that directly and indirectly benefit ASME members.

ASME's Energy Committee requests funding for ITER Fusion Energy Sciences program to avoid damaging international standing and complete projects related to energy usage

Testimony on opposition to Legislative Bill 742 presented to Health and Human Services Committee, Nebraska Unicameral Legislature

ASME, AIChE and ASHRAE express opposition to Legislative Bill 742 presented to Health and Human Services Committee, Nebraska Unicameral Legislature

With House debate on the College Opportunity and Affordability Act imminent, the STEM Education Coalition believes three basic efforts should be incorporated into HEA legislation

Letter to the Administration asking them to work with Congress to provide $300 million in funding for the Office of Science.

Letter to Congress from ASME SWPD urging them to consider adopting waste-to-energy (WTE) as a part of the final energy bill.

Testimony from June Ling, Associate Executive Director, ASME Codes & Standards, for the House Committee on Small Business on technical consensus standards.

Letter to Congressional Energy Committee Chairmen regarding Section 9031 of HR 3221 and its potential negative effects on the U.S. voluntary sector standards system.

Letter addressed to Chairman Miller and Ranking Member McKeon urging the inclusion of science to the (AYP) portion of NCLB.

Thank You Letter to Senate and House Leadership for the passage of the America COMPETES Act.

Letter to National Science Board Chairman Beering commenting on the Recommendations of the new STEM Action Plan.

Statement opposing an indirect cost cap on basic research in the House Defense Appropriations Bill, which would weaken the partnership between government and universities.

Letter from ASME President thanking Congressional Leaders for passing “The America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science (COMPETES) Act.”

Letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell thanking them for introducing the America COMPETES Act.

Endorses the policy recommendations contained within the Gathering Storm report: increase science and technology talent, increase basic research investment, and develop an innovation infrastructure.

This letter thanks the CJS appropriations conference committeefor their support of NSF in FY 2006.

Endorses the policy recommendations contained within the National Innovation Act: increase science and technology talent, increase basic research investment, and develop an innovationInfrastructure.

Letter expresses Thanks to the Commerce-Justice-ScienceAppropriations conferees regarding the FY 2006 NSF EHR budget.

Letter expresses support for House funding level of NSF Education and Human Resources Directorate with inclusion of Senate level of Math and Science Partnership funding.

Letter expresses concern that NAGB is considering eliminating the assessment of technological design from the 2009 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) science assessment.

STEM Coalition letter to The Honorable Joshua Bolten expressing support of math and science partnership programs at the National Science Foundation and Department of Education.

Letter to Honorable Joe Barton, Chairman of the House Committee On Energy and Commerce expressing concern about the review the Energy and Commerce Committee has undertaken.

STEM Coalition Letter to Sen. Richard Shelby expressing disappointment in the 11% reduction to the NSF Education and Human Resources Directorate.

STEM Coalition letter to Sen. Michael Enzi supporting the inclusion of STEM programs into the Higher Education Act.

STEM Coalition Letter to Rep. Boehner providing comments on the Higher Education Act.

The paper presents discussion of system designs, emissions control technology, fuel reserves, finance considerations, permitting, and public acceptance.

Statement of the ASME EPA Task Force on the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science and Technology (S&T) Programs.

Letter to Chairman of the National Science Board asking for your assistance in protecting the future of the STEM education and research programs at NSF.

Letter supporting an Innovation Summit that will be convened in the fall of 2005 by Rep. Frank Wolf, Rep. Sherwood Boehlert and Rep. Vernon Ehlers.

FY2005 Appropriation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology Statement on FY 2005 Appropriation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Position Statement on the FY 2006 Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)Submitted By The NIH Task Force of the Bioengineering Division Basic Engineering Group.

Support of ASME's Manufacturing Technology Group for your bill, H.R. 250, the Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2005.

Statement of the (STEM) Education Coalition delivered by Anne Spence, Ph.D. to the House Science, State, Justice and Commerce Subcommittee Committee on Appropriations H-309 U.S. Capitol Building.

DOD Task Force supports 3% of Department of Defense spending for core DOD science, engineering and technology programs.

FY 2006 Budget Request for the NSF submitted by The National Science Foundation Task Force of the Council on Education of the ASME.

Urging to increase spending for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to a level that would permit $200 million in funding for the NSF Math and Science Partnership (MSP)program.

Strongly urge Congress to fund the FY 2006 Math and Science Partnerships at $269 million and to oppose efforts to redirect $120 million of these funds away from the states.

Statement of the Energy Committee of ASME’s Council on Engineering On FY 2006 Funding for Department of Energy Research Programs.

Letter to Congress recommendations on the FY 2006 budget.

Letter urging Members of the Senate to support DOD Set Program.

Urging Congress to support a robust and stable investment in the Science & Technology programs.

Raises concerns about posting all federally-funded research to free website.

Urges legislators to provide adequate funding to successfully implement new technology education standards in the state of New Jersey.

Urges legislators to provide adequate funding to successfully implement new technology education standards in the state of New Jersey.

Intersociety Support for Establishment of a Center for Scientific and Technical Assessment within the Government Acountability Office (GAO).

Denotes concern over budget cuts to NSF overall and to Engineering and the MSPs, specifically.

The Council on Education of ASME is deeply troubled by the FY 2005 budget mark for the National Science Foundation approved by the House Appropriations Committee.

Statement supporting additional nuclear facilities in order to address the nation's energy needs.

Coalition letter to Congressional appropriators urging full funding for National Science Foundation.

Urges increased funding for NSF in the FY 2006 administration budget.

Letter urging them to provide adequate resources to the Joint Program Development Office to ensure the efficiency of our air transportation system, the national economy and homeland security.

Recommends increased funding for DOD S&T programs which were decreaed in the FY05 budget request.

Comments on the FY 2005 budget request for the National Institutes of Health, particularly as it relates to funding for the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

S. Con. Res. 508 is based on the ASME K-12 STEM education model bill, and it is awaiting consideration in the Mississippi Senate.

Statement providing the views of the EPA Task Force of the Environmental Engineering Division (EED) on EPA's fiscal year 2005 budget request for the Office of Research and Development.

We encourage you to continue the federal commitment to math and science education by maintaining the peer...

Coalition letter opposing Administration's request to shift MSP funds from NSF to Department of Education to create new Math Only research grant program.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the FY 2005 budget request for fossil energy and energy conservation R&D programs in the Department of Energy.

Statement supporting the Administration's Space Exploration Initiative, but highlighting the need for additional funding for aeronautics research.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the FY 2005 budget request for energy supply and sicence R&D programs in the Department of Energy.

Support Rep. Ehler's bill to organize federal manufacturing programs and create collaborative initiatives to enhance manufacturing technology and innovation.

Supports increasing size and duration of grants and the number of graduate fellowships. Expresses concern over balance between basic research. Opposes transfer of MSP funds.

The CNSR statement expresses concern about the intent of the DOD to devolve, or move, numerous research programs to the services and defense components.

States the views of the Council on Codes & Standards regarding the FY 2005 budget request for NIST is it relates to standards programs.

Urges Congress to support a 15% increase over the FY 2004 appropriation.

States the views of the Ohio Sections of ASME regarding energy research needs as the 21st Century begins.

Coalition statement supports 3% of Department of Defense (DOD) spending for core DOD science and technology programs.

The MS State Government Coordinator attended the December 11 Blueprint Mississippi meeting on education in Jackson.

Supports OMB's proposal to improve the quality of technical information within the federal government through peer review.

Supports CAN SPAM bill but cautions against restricting ASME communications and marketing functions.

A report highlighting the presistant and critical issues in the nation's Aviation and Aeronautics Enterprise

Comments urge DHS to include standards and related technical documents as eligible for limited liability protection under the Act, and to honor copyrights of SDOs in their standards.

Urges the Senate Chairman to provide as much funding as the House version.

The statement encourages the New Jersey Senate Committee on Education to consider the bill that endorses technology education licenses for teachers.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee regarding which energy-related funding levels in the House and Senate FY 2004 Interior appropriations bills should be included in the Conference Report.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee regarding which energy-related funding levels in the House and Senate FY 2004 Energy and Water appropriations bills should be included in the Report.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the differences between the House and Senate versions of comprehensive energy legislation and provides recommendations.

Coalition for National Science Funding recommendations for FY 2004 budget supporting research, education and infrastructure.

The statement encourages the State Board of Education to reconsider proposed graduation requirements, and consider a mandatory technology education component.

The letter encourages the State Board of Education to reconsider the proposed graduation requirements, and consider a mandatory technoloy education component.

K-12 STEM Education Coalition letter to Senate appropriators in support of NSF K-12 STEM programs (Math & Science Partnerships, Tech Talent, and Noyce Scholarships)

House letter thanks Chairman Regula and committee members for increasing program by 50% to $150 million. Senate letter urges committee members to agree to House number.

Urges support for full funding for authorized NSF budget

The letter urges both House and Senate Conferees to provide the highest possible funding levels for DOD's basic and applied research accounts.

Endorsement of legislation to add a not-for-profit category to the Baldrige Award.

Letter endorsing H.R. 438 to provide loan forgiveness to math and science teachers who agree to teach in low income districts.

Support of Senate Bill 80, which would cap noneconomic damages, limit punitive damages, and set a 10-year statute of limitations for filing product liability and construction related claims.

Statement supporting the International Technology Education Association Content Standards in the Ohio Standards.

Coalition of 130 associations supports enactment of Association Health Plan legislation to offer affordable coverage to members; warns against amendments that will neutralize the bill.

Review of the FY 2004 budget request for the Environmental Protection Agency supporting funding allocations for programs within the Office of Research and Development at EPA.

Letter to James McGreevey objecting the elimination of the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the FY 2004 budget request for fossil energy and energy conservation R&D programs in the Department of Energy.

Recommends robust funding for Department of Defense science and technology programs.

Comments on the FY 2004 budget request for the National Institutes of Health, particularly as it relates to funding for the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

Letter to support H.R. 660, Small Business Health Fairness Act submitted for the record of the House Small Business Committee Hearing March 5, 2003.

Aviation Research and Technology letter to Senator Sam Brownback and Senator Hollings endorsing S. 788, the Second Century of Flight Act

Urges the Congress to provide $200 million for the MSP program in FY 2004. (A $100 million increase from FY 2003)

States the views of the NIST Task Force of the Council on Engineering and the Council on Codes & Standards on the FY 2004 budget request for NIST programs.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the FY 2004 budget request for energy supply and science R&D programs in the Departmentof Energy.

Supports increasing size & duration of grants and the number of graduate fellowships.

Oral testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on VA-HUD and Independent Agencies on NASA's FY 2004 budget request specifically addresses aeronautics R&D and workforce concerns.

Aviation R&T Coalition statement supporting a national aviation R&T policy and investments in aviation and aeronautics R&T.

Encourages Washington legislators to consider ASME model bill and continued funding of Washington Math Helper Corp Program.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on NJ Bill A-2393, legislation requiring an evaluation of the energy and environmental performance of new and existing state buildings.

CNSR recommending robust funding for Department of Defense science and Technology Programs.

Objection to the recommendations adopted by the Texas Sunset Review Commission to allow unrestricted use of the title "engineer".

Letter from Aviation Coalition endorsing the Aeronautics R&D legislation.

K-12 STEM Education Coalition Letter Urging $100 Million for the Department of Education Math & Science Program (MSP)

Letter of support of S. Con. Res. 528 and S.B. 2812 on STEM Education

Letter seeking sponsor of K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics bill.

Letter from Aviation Coalition urging President Bush to identify aerospace and aviation as a national priority in his State of the Union Address.

Letter of support of Assembly Bill 2169 to Establish Technology-content Curriculum Standards in New Jersey .

Urging full Senate to support S. 2951 calling for increases for FAA's RE&D budget for aviation safety, air traffic control reducing enviornmental impacts & imporving the efficiency of mission support.

CNSR letter encourages the Administration and DOD to support the recommendations of the Defense Science Board and to increase DOD S&T to 3% of the total DOD budget.

Letter endorsing PCAST recommendations on federal investment in research and development in engineering and the physical sciences.

Encourages all members of the U.S. Senate to support the formation of an Office of Risk Analysis and Assessment in the Department of Homeland Security.

Encourages U.S. Senate to consider an Office of Risk Analysis and Assessment; a Science & Technology Council; and broad R&D funding in the Department of Homeland Security.

Calls for investments in key technologies and systems to ensure the availability of a world class global air transportation.

Letter to Senate Commerce and HELP Committee urging support for NSF reauthorization bill S. 2817.

A model bill addressing K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education issues at the state level.

The statement is a commitment by the U.S. engineering community to meet "societal needs through capacity building, improved education training, information development and dissemnation."

Highlighting the lack of understanding by many policymakers about the importance of strengthening scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) concepts in K-12 education curriculum.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee provisions that should and should not be included in the final version of comprehensive energy legislation.

Coalition letter urging subcommittee apropriators to support the funding increases for NASA Aeronautics as proposed in the Aeronautics R&D Revitalization Act of 2002 (H.R. 4653)

Testimony for Hearing on Math and Science Education at NSF Statement of the Council on Education American Society of Mechanical Engineers before the Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee.

Provides views of the DOD Task Force on DOD's FY 2003 budget request for basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development accounts.

Aviations Coalition letter endorsing legislation introduced by Rep. Larson, H.R. 4653, the Aeronautics Research and Development Revitalization Act of 2002.

Letter endorsing legislation introduced by Rep. Larson for H.R. 4653, the Aeronautics Research and Development Revitalization Act of 2002.

Outlines the role of ASME codes and standards in ensuring the integrity of the nation's pipelines.

On December 5, 2001, members of ASME's Aeronautics Steering Committee revised/updated the "Crisis in Aviation" statement.

Statement to the House & Senate Labor HHS & Education Appropriations Urging Full Funding for the Math & Science Partnerships at the Department of Education.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee that the Yucca Mountain, Nevada Site is suitable for development as a repository for long-term storage of civilian nuclear spent fuel.

Review of the FY 2003 budget request for the Enviornmental Protection Agency supporting funding allocations for programs within the Office of Research and Development at EPA.

Comments on the FY 2003 budget request for the National Institutes of Health, particularly as it relates to funding for the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

States the views of the Society on the role of risk analysis in decision-making.

States the views of the NIST Task Force of the Council on Engineering and the Council on Codes & Standards Regarding the FY 2003 budget request for NIST.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the FY 2003 budget request for Fossil, renewable, and energy research programs in the Department of Energy.

Statement which supports the establishment of an institution dedicated to providing scientific and technical information to the Congress.

Provides views of the DOD Task Force on DOD's FY 2003 budget request for basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development accounts.

States the views of the COE Energy Committee on the FY 2003 budget request for energy supply and science R&D programs in the Department of Energy.

Addresses the aeronautics research and technology programs within NASA's fiscal year 2003 budget request. Expresses concern about the continued declining investment in aeronautics.

Review of the FY 2003 budget request for the Environmental Protection Agency supporting funding allocations for programs within the Office of Research and Development at EPA.

ICCFRD NSF Task Force statement re: budget requests for FY 2003 NSF stresses balance in the R&D portfolio.

Tort reform has been widely debated thisyear in the Ohio legislature. S.B. 120 included some tort reform provisions ASME regularly supports.

Tort reform has been debated this year in the MS Senate. S.B. 2342 included some tort reform provisions ASME regularly supports.

Urges appropriators and other members of Congress to support full funding ($450 million) for the newly authorized Math & Science Partnerships at the Department of Education.

AHP Coalition letter to the President urging that any health care bill enacted include association health plans as adopted by the House in H.R. 2563.

The statement encourages the Administration and Congress to provide 3% of the total DOD budget, for $11 billion, for the DOD S&T accounts (6.1, 6.2 and 6.3).

Provides the views of the Energy Committee of the Council on Engineering regarding S. 1766, The Energy Policy Act of 2002.

Coalition for National Science Funding FY 2003 Statement which, urges Congress to provide a 15% increase for FY 2003 NSF Funding.

Letter urging appropriators to fully fund K-12 math & science partnerships at $450 million as authorized by Education Conferees.

Urges appropriators to provide $450 million to the Department of Education to fund math and science partnerships

Letter in support of the Tech Talent Bill which provides incentives to increase science, mathematics, engineering and technology graduates.

A letter to members of the Ohio House of Representatives Civil and Commercial Law Committee in support of a tort reform measure.

The letter urges Conferees to pass the education reform bill and ensure the greatest financial support for the math and science partnerships.

States the position of the COE Energy Committee that the Yucca Mountain, Nevada site is suitable for long-term storage of spent civilian nuclear fuel.

The Senate bill S. 1216 would increase funding for aerospace programs and language in the House Conference Report establishes a consolidated aeronautics line.

Provides views of the COE Energy Committee on FY 2002 appropriations levels for nuclear energy, hydropower, and renewable energy.

Urges Senate subcommittee chair to support House version of FY 2002 NSF funding, an increase of 9.4%.

Offers Council on Education support for S. 1262 that authorizes K-12 math and science programs at NSF.

Letter urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations to support proposed FY 2002 funding increases for the NSF, NASA and the EPA as approved by the House Subcommittee on VA-HUD and Independent Agencies.

Letter supporting engineering provisions re: partners and recruitment, funding mechanisms, and science assessments.

Letter co-signed by various organizations requesting a substantial increase in NASA's funding for FY 2002 to enable an aggressive research and technology program.

Letter supporting provisions that include engineering departments and majors, science testing and increased authorization.

Letter to the House and Senate urging cosponsorship of H.R. 1774 and S. 858 which would allow associations to offer health plans under ERISA rules.

A letter to member of the Ohio Senate endorsing S.B. 120, a tort reform measure.

Leter to members of the House Science Committee urging support of legislation introduced by Rep. Ehlers.

Comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 budget request for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Extends support for H.R. 1858 by House Science Committee Chairman Boehlert, that would create K-12 SMEDT programs at NSF.

Comments on the FY 2002 budget request for the National Institutes of Health, particularly as it relates to funding for the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

ICCFRD NSF Task Force comments on the NSF FY 2002 budget, suport for initiatives, disappointed with funding levels.

Provides views of the Council on Engineering's Energy Committee on the fiscal year 2001 budget request for fossil energy and energy conservation R&D programs in the U.S. Department of Energy.

Provides views of the Council on Engineering's Energy Comittee on the fiscal year 2002 budget request for energy supply and science R&D programs in the U.S. Department of Energy.

Intersociety statement expressing concerns for teacher quality, math & science partnership provisions.

Expresses concern about decline in federal funding for aviation research and development; makes recommendations.

Support of HB 155 which would require state universities to admit certain substitute teachers, free of tuition charges, to courses required for teaching mathematics or science courses.

Letter endorsing legislation introduced by Rep. Ehlers.

Provides views of the DOD Task Force on DOD's FY 2002 budget request for the basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development accounts.

Endorses the National Nanotechnology Initiative, which would bring together engineers and scientists from various disciplines and provide a variety of forums for research interactions.

Views of the Society on energy policy issues, including support for measures to increase conservation & renewable energy, increased use of nuclear power, additional R&D for coal and natural gas.

Calls upon Congress to permanently extend the research and development tax credit.

Recommends the creation of a new Deputy Mayor for Infrastructure position in the Office of the Mayor to oversee the maintenance and construction of New York City's infrastructure.

The proposed NASA Programs for FY 2002 and beyond will not address our nation's critical aeronautics R&D needs.

Emphasizes the importance of continued funding for NIST programs, especially in the areas of standards and technology partnerships and the Advanced Technology Program.

Intersociety statement expressing concerns regarding teacher quality, math & science partnership provisions within the Senate Elementary & Secondary Education Act.

Urges Congress and Bush Administration to make investment in R&D a high priority in the FY 2002 budget.

Testimony to support permanent extension and expansion of IRS Code Section 127 to undergraduate and graduate employer-provided coursework.

Urging the President to include association health plans in his health care reform package.

The Task Force recommends that DOT/OPS continue direct involvement in the standards development process and that OPS use the SDO community as a resource in writing performance based regulations.

Opposition of Colorado House Bill 01-1188, which Concerns the Registration of Plumbing Designers, because its passage would jeopardize the protection of the public welfare.

Urges Ways & Means Committee to support retirement savings & pension reform bill by Rep. Portman & Cardin.

Creates programs at NSF, the Department of Education and tax incentives to enhance K-12 science, math, engineering & technology teachers and student achievement.

Coalition for National science Funding (CNSF) urges the Administration and Congress to provide no less than a 15 percent budget increase for National Science Foundations in FY 2002.

The ASME Council on Codes and Standards is concerned that OSHA regulations are not current.

The lack of a national commitment to sustaining U.S. leadership in aviaiton research and technology has resulted in a deleterious reduction in federal funding for civil and military aviation research.

Urges adoption of the Senate's approved FY 2001 funding level for NIST's Advanced Technology Program.

Statement endorses the National Nanotechnology Initiative

Urges Conferees to preserve Senate funding levels for the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative and hydropower research, and the House funding level for fusion energy research.

A letter urging the retention of the House-passed language regarding AHPs as health care reforms are being considered in conference.

AAES Coalition letter urging President to support Retirement Savings & Security Act.

Reiteration of support for AHPs

Expression of support for AHPs.

ASME Aerospace Division urgeds Senate Appropriations to reconsider cuts to NASA's FY 2001 aerospace R&D budget request as passed by the House.

Urges the Ways & Means Committee to support retirement income/pension reform proposals to increase benefit and contribution limits, expand coverage, enhance portability, etc.

The House Appropriations Committee approved FY 2001 funding for NASA perils U.S. leadership in aeronautics R&D.

Statement in support of H.R. 4271 with emphasis on consistency with ASME K-12 paper.

A letter thanking Rep. Ehlers and endorsing his 3 bills enhancing K-12 SMET education.

Statement supporting the FY 2001 budget request for the National Science Foundation.

Statement of the COE Energy Committee on DOE fossil energy and energy conservation R&D appropriations for fiscal year 2001.

Review of the FY 2001 budget request for the Environmental Protection Agency supporting funding allocations for certain programs.

Review of the FY 2001 budget request for the National Institutes of Health commenting on several bioengineering-related programs.

Review of the FY 2001 budget request for the National Science Foundation supporting funding allocations for certain programs.

The proposed NASA programs for FY 2001 and beyond will not address the nation's most critical aeronautics R&D needs.

Provides the views of the Council on Engineering's Energy Committee on the Fiscal Year 2001 budget request for energy supply and science R&D programs in the U.S. Department of Energy.

Provides views of the DOD Task Force on DOD's FY 2001 budget request for basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development accounts.

Urges all House members to add their names to the "dear colleague" letter drafted by Rep. Vernon Ehlers to high the priority of basic science research funding in the FY 2001 appropriations process.

Promotes K-12 SMET learning to achieve technological literacy and workforce readiness. Contains four categories of recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders.

Urges the House Budget Committee to make science and engineering research a priority in the FY 2001 appropriations process.

Private section voluntary consensus standards development process is the best mechanism for achieving safe, reliable construction of pipelines for natural gas, oil and hazardous liquid materials.

A coalition of engineering societies supports the Subcommittee on Technology's Hearing on the Standards Provisions of PL 104-113.

The Senate ESEA, S.2., fails to provide a specific funding level for math & science professional development. ASME urges at least $250 million for math & science.

Emphasizes the importance of continued funding for NIST programs, especially in the areas of standards and technology partnerships.

Support for congressional action to improve K-12 SMET education performance in order to increase technological literacy, workforce readiness and global competitiveness.

Expresses concern that legislation now before the House and Senate undermines the intent and purpose of PL 104-113.

Statement summarizes the position of ASME on Docket No. RSPA-99-6355 on enhanced safety and environmental protection for gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines in high consequence areas.

Provides recommendations for Election Year 2000 presidential candidates and party platform committees

Provides recommendations to the National Science and Technology Council on federal policy to endourage innovation; the recommendations are provided in response to a request from Neal Lane.

ASME supports OMB's clarifications, but continues to express concern about OMB's use of FOIA as a vehicle for making federal research data available to the public.

Urges congress to restore cuts in federal R&D funding in general and specifically for programs at NASA, NIST, NSF and DOE.

Include AHPs in pending healthcare proposal so more ASME members can participate.

The Aerospace Division opposes the 10% reduction to NASA's FY 2000 request that has been approved by the House Committee on Appropriations.

Letter urges House and Senate Appropriations Conferees to reinstate funding for the ATP in the FY 2000 budget.

Expand AHPs so more ASME members can participate.

Views of CoE energy Committee on insufficient Senate Appropriations Committee funding for DOE energy conservation programs, and urges the full Senate to support full funding of fossil energy R&D.

Support extension and expansion of IRC Section 127 for undergraduates and graduate level coursework.

Provides views of the Nuclear Engineering Division on proposed revisions to Safety Series 6, 1985 Eduction (as amended in 1990), regarding transportation of nuclear waste.

Provides views of the Council on Engineering's Inter-Council Committee on Federal R&D in support of legislation to permanently extend the research and development tax credit.

Provides views of the ASME Hawaii Seciton in support of the State of Hawaii's Model Energy Code for Energy Efficient Buildings

ASME opposes the NRC proposed rule to eliminate the 120-month requirement for licensees to update their inservice inspection and inservice testing programs.

FY 2000 budget request for the National Science Foundation supporting funding allocations for certain programs.

Letter urges support for an amendment to be offered at House Appropriations Committee markup on access to data produced under federal research grants.

Supports the strong need to continue increased funding of university based science and engineering research and asks for continued support for sustained funding growth for NSF, NIH, NASA, NIST, DOD, DOE and DOA.

Provides views of the International Gas Turbine Institute on Fiscal Year 2000 budget request of the U.S. Department of Energy for gas turbine R&D.

Statement opposing legislation that would exempt fire sprinkler contractors from PE licensing laws.

Views of the Council on Engineering's Energy Committee on the fiscal year 2000 budget request of the U.S. Department of Energy for programs.

Three areas of the President's FY 2000 budget request for NASA: lower-cost access to space, interagency coopration within DOD in lower costs access to space, and support for aeronautical research.

ASME supports OMB's efforts to narrow the application of PL 105-277 by making FOIA requests apply only to data underlying published research findings.

Views of the Council on Engineering's Energy Committee on Fiscal Yr 2000 budget request for the US Department of Energy for programs under the preview of the House & Senate Appropriations Committees.

Emphasizes the importance of continued funding for NIST programs, especially in the areas of standards and technology partnerships.