Among the many ways in which Duke University communicates its official positions on legislative and regulatory issues is through sending letters to Members of Congress, Administration Officials, and other policymakers. See below for the latest official correspondence.
AAU Submits Comments to the Department of Education on Title IX Regulations – June 11, 2021
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AAU Letter Urging an Agreement on Comprehensive Pandemic Relief Legislation – January 25, 2021
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Higher Education Community Letter Regarding the “Protect the GI Bill Act” – December 3, 2020
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Community Letter Requesting Modification to the CARES Act to Include Additional Support for Higher Education Institutions – April 23, 2020
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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Flexibility for International Students as Covid-19 Travel Ban is Lifted – October 19, 2021
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Community Letter Seeking Clarification on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and National Interest Exceptions – July 23, 2021
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Community Letter Requesting Guidance from ED Secretary on Resumption of Student Loan Repayments – July 23, 2021
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AAU Letter Urging an Agreement on Comprehensive Pandemic Relief Legislation – January 25, 2021
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American Council on Education (ACE) President Letter to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Costs of Reopening Campuses – July 2, 2020
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Association of American Universities (AAU) President Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Immigration – June 22, 2020
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Letter to the White House on the Importance of OPT and H-1B Visas – May 28, 2020
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Community Letter Requesting Additional Visa Guidance for International Students and Scholars During COVID-19 – April 30, 2020
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Community Letter Requesting Modification to the CARES Act to Include Additional Support for Higher Education Institutions – April 23, 2020
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Association of American Universities (AAU) President Letter Requesting Guidance on Visas During COVID-19 – April 20, 2020
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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Flexibility for International Students as Covid-19 Travel Ban is Lifted – October 19, 2021
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Community Letter Calls on Congress to Provide Permanent Protections for DACA Recipients and Dreamers – August 6, 2021
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Coalition for the American Dream Urges President Biden and Congressional Leaders to Protect Dreamers – August 3, 2021
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Community Letter Seeking Clarification on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and National Interest Exceptions – July 23, 2021
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Community Letter Calls on the Senate to Pass the Bipartisan Dream Act of 2021 – July 19, 2021
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AAU Joins Associations on USCIS Comment Letter Regarding Administrative Barriers to Immigration – May 21, 2021
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AAU, Higher Education Community Urge State Department, DHS to Help International Students Return to the U.S. – March 18, 2021
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AAU Submits Letter Urging Senate Leaders to Quickly Advance the Dream Act of 2021 – March 3, 2021
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Higher Education Associations submit letter to Senate Leaders Urging Passage of the Dream Act of 2021 – February 22, 2021
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Higher Education Association Letter Urges State Department to Support International Students – January 27, 2021
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Higher Education Association Letter Regarding DHS H-1B Interim Final Rule – November 9, 2020
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Higher Education Association Letter Regarding DOL’s Interim Final Rule on H1-B Wages – November 9, 2020
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NAFSA Letter regarding proposed rule on Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Non-immigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media – October 28, 2020
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ACE Letter regarding proposed rule on Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Non-immigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media – October 26, 2020
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Fuqua Dean Bill Boulding Comments in Response Department of Homeland Security’s Proposed Rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media – October 24, 2020
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AAU Letter regarding proposed rule on Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Non-immigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media – October 22, 2020
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Duke University Comments in Response Department of Homeland Security’s Proposed Rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media – October 20, 2020
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AAMC Letter to DHS regarding proposed rule on Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Non-immigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media – October 8, 2020
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Association of American Universities (AAU) and others Urging DHS and State Department to Ensure Timely Processing of International Student Visas – August 12, 2020
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Association of American Universities (AAU) President Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Immigration – June 22, 2020
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Letter to the White House on the Importance of OPT and H-1B Visas – May 28, 2020
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Business Letter to the Trump Administration on the Importance of Non-immigrant Visas – May 21, 2020
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Community Letter Requesting Additional Visa Guidance for International Students and Scholars During COVID-19 – April 30, 2020
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Duke and Duke Health Sign Letter Urging the Passage of Final FY22 Defense Legislation – October 6, 2021
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AAU President Provides Recommendations to Congress on the Build Back Better Act – September 28, 2021
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CNSR Urges Defense Secretary to Reverse Cuts to Defense Basic Research in FY23 Budget – September 28, 2021
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AAU President Letter to Senate and House Budget Committee Leaders on FY22 Funding Priorities – July 30, 2021
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Community Letter Supporting the FY22 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill – July 23, 2021
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CNSR Letter Recommending Increased FY22 Funding for the Defense Science & Technology Program – July 13, 2021
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Duke and Duke Health Sign DHRC Letter In Support of Funding for Defense Health Research Programs (Senate) – May 21, 2021
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Duke and Duke Health Sign DHRC Letter in Support of Funding for Defense Health Research Programs (House) – May 21, 2021
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CNSF Requests FY22 Appropriation of at Least $10 Billion for the National Science Foundation – April 21, 2021
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AAU Letter Urging an Agreement on Comprehensive Pandemic Relief Legislation – January 25, 2021
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Duke Signs Community Letter Urges Congress to Finalize FY21 Appropriations – December 8, 2020
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Duke and Duke Health Sign Letter to President-Elect Biden Requesting Research Relief and Continued Investment in Scientific Research – December 4, 2020
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American Council on Education Letter Regarding the “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” Executive Order – December 1, 2020
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Duke Signs Letter in Support of FY21 Funding for National Quantum Initiative Act – December 1, 2020
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Higher Ed Community Recommendations for President-elect Biden on Issues that Impact Higher Education – November 18, 2020
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House Letter Requesting Support for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in FY21 – March 20, 2020
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The Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR) Recommendations to Senate Appropriators on FY21 Science & Technology Funding – March 3, 2020
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Duke and Duke Health Sign Letter Urging the Passage of Final FY22 Defense Legislation – October 6, 2021
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Community Letter in Response to OSTP Director Eric Lander's Blog on Research Security – September 30, 2021
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CNSR Urges Defense Secretary to Reverse Cuts to Defense Basic Research in FY23 Budget – September 28, 2021
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AAU President Sends Letter to Congressional Leaders Regarding Higher Education's Research Priorities – August 24, 2021
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CNSR Letter Recommending Increased FY22 Funding for the Defense Science & Technology Program – July 13, 2021
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AAU Letter to House Science Committee Expressing Support for NSF for the Future Act – June 18, 2021
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Duke and Duke Health Sign DHRC Letter In Support of Funding for Defense Health Research Programs (Senate) – May 21, 2021
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Duke and Duke Health Sign DHRC Letter in Support of Funding for Defense Health Research Programs (House) – May 21, 2021
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CNSF Requests FY22 Appropriation of at Least $10 Billion for the National Science Foundation – April 21, 2021
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Duke Submits Comments In Support of Higher Education Associations' Response to NIST's Regulatory Updates to Bayh-Dole – April 6, 2021
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Higher Education Associations Submit Letter on the USPTO's National Strategy for Expanding American Innovation – February 23, 2021
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Task Force on American Innovation (TFAI) Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize the U.S. Scientific and Research Enterprise – January 25, 2021
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Duke and Duke Health Sign Letter to President-Elect Biden Requesting Research Relief and Continued Investment in Scientific Research – December 4, 2020
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Duke Signs Letter in Support of FY21 Funding for National Quantum Initiative Act – December 1, 2020
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Duke University Signs on to NDAA Conference Letter in Support of the National AI Initiative – November 10, 2020
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Community Letter Regarding the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Request For Information – May 6, 2020
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The Defense Health Research Consortium (DHRC) Letter to Appropriators on Defense Health Research Programs – April 14, 2020
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The Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR) Recommendations to Senate Appropriators on FY21 Science & Technology Funding – March 3, 2020
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The Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR) Letter to Senate Defense Appropriators on FY20 Science & Technology Funding – February 20, 2020
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