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WashU actively participates in many national associations. The following sites contain helpful information about current education and research issues.
| Association of American Universities (AAU) An association of 71 leading research universities in the United States and Canada | |
| American Council on Education (ACE) The nation’s largest higher education association | |
| National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) With more than 1,000 members nationwide, this association reflects the diversity of private, nonprofit higher education in the United States | |
| Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) An association representing accredited medical schools, teaching hospitals and health systems, Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, and associated academic and scientific societies | |
| United for Medical Research (UMR) A coalition of leading research institutions, patient and health advocates, and private industry that have joined together to seek steady increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health |
| Congress.gov The official website for U.S. Federal legislative information, presented by the Library of Congress | |
| Regulations.gov The eRulemaking Program Management Office, with the assistance of partner Federal agencies, manages Regulations.gov, your source for information on the development of Federal regulations and other related documents issued by the U.S. government. Through this site, you can find, read, and comment on regulatory issues. | |
| GovInfo GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which is a Federal agency in the legislative branch. GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. | |
| Factsheets » The Essential Guide to Legislation (POLITICO Pro) » The Federal Budget Process Guide (POLITICO Pro) » The Federal Budget Process (POLITICO Pro) |
The following pages display the contact information for federal government officials. Please remember that official university contacts should be made according to the WashU Political Guidelines.
The federal fiscal year begins on the first of October each year. Funding levels for federal activities are established each year through the budget and appropriations process. Learn about the current status of appropriations legislation on Congress.gov.
Detailed information about the federal budget can be found through the Office of Management and Budget and through individual federal agencies and departments, including: