Federal Affairs

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Atlanta today promoting vaccination efforts. See Emory’s ongoing work in this area here.

Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act

On June 9, the Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) by a bipartisan vote of 68-32. It includes a boost to National Science Foundation funding and increases the overall U.S. investment in research. The House has indicated that it will pass its own version, and due to jurisdictional issues, legislation is proceeding through multiple committees. President Greg Fenves has written Members expressing Emory’s support for the increased research support included in the Senate bill as well as concerns about provisions that impact our researchers’ ability to collaborate with their foreign colleagues.

On June 15, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee advanced the National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225) and the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act (H.R 3593). The bipartisan bills significantly boost authorized funding for the two agencies and make bold investments in scientific infrastructure and initiatives to broaden participation and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Infrastructure Package

Work continues on an infrastructure package in the U.S. House of Representatives. Emory was pleased to see one of our infrastructure priorities make it into the House bill (the Houston Mill intersection is on page 83), thanks to the support of Congresswoman Nikema Williams. With her position on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, we look forward to continuing to work with her as this legislation proceeds through the congressional process.

Community Engagement

SOCAP Global - SPECTRUM21 Event

On June 9, AVP Alan Anderson of OGCA was a panelist at the Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) Global SPECTRUM21 in a session titled Closing the Racial Wealth Gap through Business Ownership. The panel was moderated by Emory Board of Visitors Member and Executive Director Latresa McLawhorn-Ryan from the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative. The event provided Emory with an opportunity to share several anchor institution efforts underway, such as supplier diversity efforts, meant to strengthen our partnership with the broader Atlanta regional community. To listen to the recording of the session click here.

Pictured clockwise from the top right are Latresa McLawhorn Ryan, Executive Director Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative; Alan Anderson, AVP for University Partnerships; Evan Edwards, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Business Engagement, Project Equity.

DCM Welcome Event

On June 9, OGCA participated in a welcome event with the Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) whose mission is to address the needs of families facing homelessness. The purpose of the event was to dedicate a new home to a local family experiencing homelessness. As a leader in the community, Emory is proud to partner with DCM and its goal of providing a home for every child in the community.

Pictured above from left to right is Rodney Mullins, Associate Director of Development; Kendra Price, Government Affairs Manager; and Brandon Gardner, Associate Director of Community Engagement.

Emory Community Vaccination Event

On June 23, OGCA and Emory Healthcare will participate in a vaccine education and distribution event at Emory’s Primary Care facility on Flat Shoals Parkway in Decatur. Please invite your family, friends, and neighbors to take advantage of this community vaccination event. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as long as supply lasts. To register, visit emoryhealthcare.org/gettheshot.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, FASCO, the new executive director of Winship Cancer Institute!

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