Policy Perspective
Joint AAU COGR Letter to DOE Re: Request for Limited Exemption from DOE Order 142.3A
The letter, jointly authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of American Universities (AAU), addresses Dr. Adam Cohen of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), expressing appreciation for his recent discussion on the application and interpretation of DOE Order 142.3A with regard to foreign nationals participating in DOE/NETL-funded fundamental research at universi
NPRM Public Comments Overview
The document summarizes public feedback on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for revisions to the Common Rule, as reviewed in May 2016. Over 2,100 comments were received, a significant increase from earlier rounds, with the majority submitted by individuals without clear affiliations. Institutions, particularly medical and academic entities, also participated. Commenters raised concerns abo
Transition Letter to Trump Administration
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 major research universities and affiliates responsible for over 95% of federally funded research, submitted a transition document to President-elect Trump in December 2016. The letter and accompanying report express significant concern over the escalating regulatory and administrative burdens associated with federal research funding. C
COGR Supports Cures Legislation in Letter to Senate HELP Staff
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 190 prominent research universities and related institutions, addressed to Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. COGR expresses strong support for the advancement of the 21st Century Cures legislation, particularly commending provi
Education Title IV Audit Concerns
This document is a formal letter from four leading professional organizations—AICPA, COGR, NACUBO, and NASACT—addressed to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) recent policy requiring a separate annual compliance audit for Title IV Student Aid Programs, regardless of the programs’ risk status under existing single audit regulations.
