The Association of American Universities (AAU) is a trade group of major U.S. research universities. It lobbies Congress on federal budgets and appropriations, higher education policy and financial aid, research and science funding, intellectual property issues like patents and copyright, and immigration policies that affect students and researchers. Its filings show regular advocacy around FY2026 appropriations and national defense research provisions.
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