Obama Administration releases fiscal year 2013 budget proposal

On Monday, February 13th, the White House released its annual budget blueprint for FY13 to be reviewed for Congressional approval.  The map outlines the Administration’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year within the federal agencies.  It appears that overall research funding comes out relatively unscathed, with slight increases across the board in many critical programs, although there are some cuts to a handful of critical programs as well.  It is important to note that this is considered the Administration’s “suggestion” on how to allocate funds, and will likely be altered as Congress, who holds the purse strings, proceeds forward in their budgeting process through September 30th.  Attached you will find a variety of documents that break down the budget request by Agency.  As more information is released, the documents will be updated accordingly.  If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at your convenience, at 302-540-9342 or in the comments section.

~Angie Anderson, Director, Federal Relations

FY2013 Budget Summary (part I)

APLU Priorities Budget FY2013

FY13 NSF Summary

FY13 NIH Summary

FY13 ED Summary

FY13 DOD Summary

FY13 DoD Budget Chart

FY 13 DOE Summary

DOE FY13 Appropriations Table (1)

FY13 AFRI Summary

 

 

Senate Appropriations Committee Extends Earmark Moratorium

Today, the Senate Appropriations committee, chaired by Senator Inouye, (D-HI) announced that the Senate will extend its earmark moratorium through the fiscal year 2013, shortly before a Chamber vote was scheduled on a permanent ban.  The House has a ban in place through the duration of the 112th Congress.  The press release from the Senate Appropriations Committee can be found at this link.  Senate Appropriations Committee Announces Extension of Earmark Moratorium (2)