In this issue:

• Action Alert: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Support Robust NSF Funding
• Trump Again Proposes Deep Cuts to Federal Science Funding in FY 2027
• Forest Service to Close Research Stations, Move Headquarters to Utah
• Endangered Species Panel Grants Sweeping Exemption for Gulf Drilling
• Trump Stocks PCAST with Tech CEOs
• New Executive Order Tightens Restrictions on Federal Contractors’ DEI Efforts
• HHS, EPA Announce Federal Push on Microplastics Research China Surpasses U.S. in R&D Spending Based on Purchasing Power
• AIBS Joins 1,300+ Organizations in Opposing Proposed Federal Grant Changes
• Science Coalition Requests At Least $9.9 Billion for NSF in FY 2027
• AIBS Endorses Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for EPA Science & Technology
• AIBS Endorses Letters Supporting CDC’s AMD and NWSS Programs
• Enter the 16th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest

• Short Takes

  • Comments Sought on Nature Record Assessment
  • Webinar on NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America
  • NCAR Operator Files Lawsuit
  • NSF Launches Program to Accelerate Tech Solutions For Learning
• From the Federal Register

The proposal has sparked widespread concern, drawing more than 20,000 public comments in opposition before the March 30 deadline.

“Under the proposed changes, applicants and recipients of federal financial assistance would be required to sign new certifications under penalty of criminal and civil law,” the letter reads. “These certifications attempt to align with President Trump’s executive order and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance, which misrepresent diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and activities as ‘illegal.’ The new certification also includes provisions on undocumented immigration and terrorism.”

Nonprofits caution that the proposed requirements are vague and overly complex, making compliance difficult to assess. This ambiguity could expose organizations to legal challenges and costly investigations even in the absence of wrongdoing, potentially forcing them to redirect staff time and resources away from mission-driven work to manage compliance obligations.

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The letter in support of the CDC AMD program, signed by 24 organizations, calls for $175 million in fiscal year (FY) 2027 to support this critical public health and biosecurity infrastructure. It reads, in part:

“Established by Congress in FY 2014, the CDC’s AMD program enables the agency to integrate next-generation genomic sequencing and advanced data analytics into public health practice. Prior to the program’s inception, the U.S. experienced a widening technological gap, and the public health system was falling behind in pathogen genomics. Today, the AMD serves as a cornerstone of modern biosurveillance, providing modern genomic sequencing and data analysis tools that allow state and local health departments to rapidly detect, characterize, and track infectious diseases. Genomic data are also central in the development of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, demonstrating that the benefits of AMD extend beyond the immediate public health impact and into the healthcare industry.”

The letter in support of CDC’s NWSS, signed by 20 organizations, requests at least $120 million for the program in FY 2027.

“Wastewater Surveillance is a powerful and cost-effective public health tool that provides early warning of infectious disease outbreaks – without requiring individuals to be symptomatic or tested for infection,” the letter reads. “Currently, NWSS supports wastewater surveillance data collection and reporting in all 50 states, seven territories, and several Tribal communities. Continued investment is vital to sustain and strengthen this program and ensure it can effectively inform U.S. biosurveillance, and health security efforts.”

Read the letters.

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Then letter reads, in part: “Investing in fundamental research is imperative to win the international innovation race. The United States cannot afford to cede leadership in the fields that will define the future—including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, advanced materials, and biotechnology. The catalyst for those transformative technologies is basic research, which often yields applications unforeseen at the time of discovery. NSF is the premier agency supporting basic research in all fields of science and engineering. No one can predict where the next breakthrough will emerge, so we must bolster research across disciplines and their intersections.”

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The letter recommends that Congress provide at least $876 million for EPA S&T, of which $40 million is requested for the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program.

“Sustained investment is needed at a time when EPA research resources have declined,” the letter reads. “S&T funding has decreased from $846 million in FY 2010 to $744.2 million in FY 2026, and STAR program funding has fallen from $138 million in FY 2012 to $28.6 million in recent years. Despite these reductions, EPA-supported research continues to deliver significant returns.”

Read the letter sent to the House. An identical letter was shared with the Senate.

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NSF is the primary federal funding source for fundamental biological research at our nation’s universities and colleges, allocating nearly 94% of its budget directly to research projects, facilities, and STEM education. In recent years, however, NSF funding has failed to keep pace with our nation’s competitiveness needs. While the landmark CHIPS and Science Act demonstrated a bipartisan commitment to advancing U.S. science and innovation, actual appropriations continue to lag significantly behind authorized levels. Continued failure to meet these targets results in billions of dollars in lost opportunities for American discovery.

An effort is now underway in the Senate to build support for the agency. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) is circulating a Dear Colleague Letter calling on Congress to provide at least $9.9 billion for NSF in FY 2027 to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in science and engineering.

Please take a few moments to ask your Senators to sign the Markey Dear Colleague Letter. The deadline for Senators to be added to the letter is Noon ET on Monday, April 13, 2026. We have included a template letter for your convenience but you are encouraged to personalize the message.

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The competition showcases, in a personal way, biological research in its many forms and settings. The images help the public and policymakers better understand the value of biological research and education. The competition is sponsored by the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology in addition to the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS).

Biology is often hidden away in labs or remote field sites, but photography brings these invisible moments to light. This contest serves as a bridge between the analytical and the aesthetic, inviting researchers to transform their data into a visual narrative. By showcasing the human side of the laboratory and the intricate details of the natural world, we don’t just share results — we invite the world to witness the wonder of discovery first hand. — Scott Glisson, AIBS Chief Executive Officer

Credit: Heather Frantz

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The theme of the contest is “Faces of Biology.” Photographs entered into the competition must depict a person, such as a scientist, technician, or student, engaging in biological research. The depicted research may occur outside, in a lab, with a natural history collection, on a computer, in a classroom, or elsewhere.

The First Place Winner will have their winning photo featured on the cover of BioScience, and will receive $250 and a one year subscription to BioScience. The Second and Third Place Winners will have their winning photo printed inside the journal, and will receive a one year subscription to BioScience.

The winning photo from the 2025 contest, seen here, will feature on the cover of the April 2026 issue of BioScience.

Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2026.

In this issue:

• Public Policy Office 2025 Annual Report
• Plans to Restructure NCAR Move Forward Amid Scrutiny
• Lawmakers Press NIH Director on Grant Slowdown as Funding Resumes
• NSF Responds to ‘Returned Without Review’ Fellowship Concerns
• NIH Shifts Away from Targeted Funding
• FDA Vaccine Regulator to Step Down
• Senate Panel Advances NASA Authorization Bill
• DOE Launches AI-Focused Genesis Mission Initiative
• Joint Statement on Availability of Climate Science in Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
• AIBS Requests Increased Funding for ARPA-H in FY 2027
• AIBS Submits Joint Comments on Proposal to Launch Mirrors into Space
• AIBS Endorses Letters Supporting Boosts for Agricultural Research in FY 2027
• AIBS Endorses Support Letter for FY 2027 NIAID Funding

• Short Takes

  • NIH Seeking Input on Strategic Plan
  • Court Blocks Vaccine Policy Changes
  • NIH Updates Required Elements of Data Management and Sharing Plan
  • Senate Panel Advances NIST Director Nominee
  • AIBS Joins Coalition in Asking for $51.3 Billion for NIH in FY 2027
  • FASEB Shares Recommendations for Generative AI in Biology
  • Lawmakers Urge HHS to Fill Vacancies on NIH Advisory Councils
• From the Federal Register

“Since its creation less than four years ago, ARPA-H has launched dozens of programs, funded over 200 projects, and built a network of over 1,800 health innovation partners across the nation,” the letter reads. “Growing the agency’s budget by providing a $200 million increase over FY 2026 enacted levels will allow ARPA-H to continue its forward momentum on developing breakthrough technologies and approaches to meet the nation’s continuing health challenges.”

Read the letter.

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The statement on “Public Availability of Scientific Information and Scientific Evidence on Climate Change” emphasizes that the removed chapter reflects the broad scientific conclusions reached through decades of rigorous research and comprehensive assessments conducted by thousands of independent scientists and scientific organizations.

The groups warn that removing this material could limit access by public officials—including those in the legal system—to the best available scientific understanding of climate change, while also potentially discouraging scientists from contributing expertise to public decision-making.

The statement reaffirms that climate change is occurring at an unprecedented rate, driven primarily by human activity. The organizations call for the immediate reinstatement of the climate science chapter to ensure judicial decisions are informed by rigorous, consensus-based evidence.

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The proposed service, which would illuminate a region of at least 5 kilometers in diameter from a single beam, represents an unprecedented intervention into the natural night sky that could have far-reaching and irreversible consequences for biological life.

The comments assert that “darkness at night is not a problem that needs to be solved,” noting instead that it is “how our natural world functions, and we and other living beings rely on access to darkness to maintain circadian rhythms.” Disruption of these rhythms can lead to severe health consequences in humans and animals, including altered metabolism, impaired hormone production, and cardiovascular issues. Furthermore, the introduction of high-intensity artificial light at landscape scales threatens to destabilize ecological systems. Migratory animals and those that navigate using darkness, such as many bird species, face significant risks of disorientation or entrapment.

The signatories argue that this proposal does not serve the public interest and insist that the FCC “deny the application, or at least require a thorough environmental impact assessment before any license is granted”

Read the comments.

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The first letter, signed by 42 organizations, requests a robust FY 2027 allocation for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which includes funding for the Agricultural Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, as well as the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

“USDA-funded research is a core driver of American agricultural strength. It helps producers reduce input costs, raise yields, manage pests and disease, improve soil and water efficiency, and bring innovations to market faster. These outcomes translate into greater farm profitability, stronger rural communities, and lower food prices for American families,” the letter reads.

The second letter, signed by 67 organizations, requests an appropriation of $500 million for the AFRI program, USDA’s flagship competitive grants program for fundamental and applied research, extension, and education in support of all topics across the food and agricultural enterprise.

“AFRI-funded research directly supports farmers, ranchers, processors, rural communities, consumers, and the broader U.S. economy. The program addresses challenges such as crop and livestock productivity, supply chain resilience, food safety, nutrition security, soil and water management, invasive weeds, pests and diseases, and workforce development across the food and agriculture system. Importantly, AFRI is also a primary mechanism for advancing research aligned with the new USDA Research and Development Priorities for 2026,” the groups argued.

The AgARDA support letter was signed by 58 organizations. It urges Congress to provide $10 million for AgARDA, but no less than $1 million in FY 2027. AgARDA was established in the 2018 Farm Bill and modeled after successful advanced research agencies like DARPA and ARPA-E to foster research, development, and technology transfer resulting in significant benefits across the U.S. food and agriculture value chain. Congress has appropriated less than $4 million to AgARDA to date.

“The challenges facing agriculture today require bold, forward-thinking solutions. High farm input costs and emerging pest and disease pressures, like New World Screwworm, continue to impact producers across the country. Agricultural research can address these challenges, improve producer profitability, and ensure everyday consumers have access to affordable food,” the AgARDA support letter reads. “Secretary Rollins recently announced new USDA research and development priorities, explicitly calling for innovations that increase producer profitability, create new uses for U.S. agricultural products, and protect the integrity of American agriculture from invasive pests and diseases—all goals that align with the mission outlined in AGARDA’s authorizing statute.”

Read the letters.

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The requested level for NIAID is an 8.7% increase from FY 2026 levels, and is critical to ensuring the U.S. can respond to current and future disease threats.

“NIAID-funded research has fueled some of the biggest public health success stories in recent decades, such as the transformation of HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a treatable, chronic condition thanks to the development of antiretroviral agents and the development of treatments, vaccines and diagnostics for RSV, tuberculosis, Ebola, type 1 Diabetes, malaria and more,” the letter reads. It encourages Congress to work together to ensure strong funding for the work at NIAID and NIH in FY 2027.

Read the letter.

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Some of our key accomplishments from 2025 include:

• Facilitated 90 meetings between scientists and lawmakers to discuss the critical importance of federal research funding, as part of our annual Congressional Visits Day and the 16th Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits.
• Provided professional development training to 184 scientists, with 148 specifically completing our communications and policy engagement curriculum. To date, over 3,000 scientists have participated in AIBS professional development programs.
• Led a coalition of 58 scientific organizations to urge Congress to protect scientific independence.
• Successfully opposed proposals to terminate the Ecosystems Mission Area within the U.S. Geological Survey and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
• Provided comments to the White House emphasizing the need for sustained and predictable funding, robust federal support for basic research, and a commitment to independent merit-based peer review.
• Facilitated interdisciplinary discussions resulting in a strategic roadmap for integrated biological and environmental data.

The report also highlights the success of our student programs, featuring 2025 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award recipient JP Flores and 2025 AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellow Anna Rader Groves. We invite our members to support the expansion of these opportunities to ensure more early-career professionals can work effectively at the nexus of science and policy.

Delve into the full report to explore our position statements, advocacy resources, and outreach activities. Our work is only possible through the unwavering support of our member societies, organizations, and individual scientists.

Download the 2025 Public Policy Office Annual Report.

In this issue:

• Action Alert: Urge Your Representative to Support Robust NSF Funding
• AIBS Endorses Bipartisan America’s Living Library Act
• National Science Board Discusses NSF Staffing, Funding Priorities
• White House Delays Release of FY 2026 Science Funding
• House Agriculture Committee Advances Farm Bill
• NIST Proposes Restrictions on Foreign Researchers
• S&E Indicators Report Highlights Growth, Challenges in U.S. STEM Talent Pipeline
• UGA Bioinformatics Doctoral Student Selected for AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship

• Short Takes

  • NSF Seeks Comments on Research Traineeship Monitoring System
  • NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour on March 19
  • DOD Establishes Science, Technical, and Innovation Board
  • SOA Webinar on Sustaining STEMM Education and Workforce Efforts
  • Survey Shows Public Support for Research Remains Strong
  • BLM Director Nominee Advances
  • Analysis Shows Sharp Decline in Federal Science Workforce
• From the Federal Register

The bill stems from a recommendation by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), on which the bill’s lead sponsors serve as Commissioners. The NSCEB identified that while the U.S. National Park System covers 85 million acres of diverse climates and biodiversity, the nation has yet to fully leverage this wealth of biological data for innovation and national security.

The bill would establish the America’s Living Library Project, a pilot program within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to systematically collect, catalog, and sequence genomic data from species throughout the National Park System. By creating a publicly available, AI-ready database of genomic information from animals, plants, fungi, and microbes, the initiative will provide the foundational data necessary to fuel breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and industrial production.

AIBS joins a broad coalition of supporters, including the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), ConservAmerica, Ginkgo Bioworks, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the Natural Science Collections Alliance. The legislation is also cosponsored by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Chris Coons (D-DE), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT).

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NSF is the primary federal funding source for fundamental biological research at our nation’s universities and colleges, allocating nearly 94% of its budget directly to research projects, facilities, and STEM education. In recent years, however, NSF funding has failed to keep pace with our nation’s competitiveness needs. While the landmark CHIPS and Science Act demonstrated a bipartisan commitment to advancing U.S. science and innovation, actual appropriations continue to lag significantly behind authorized levels. Continued failure to meet these targets results in billions of dollars in lost opportunities for American discovery.

An effort is now underway in the House of Representatives to build support for the agency. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is circulating a Dear Colleague Letter calling on Congress to provide robust funding for NSF in FY 2027 to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in science and engineering.

Please take a few moments to ask your Representative to sign the Fitzpatrick Dear Colleague Letter. The deadline for Representatives to be added to the letter is COB on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. We have included a template letter for your convenience but you are encouraged to personalize the message.

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Olivia Asher, graduate student from University of Georgia, selected for the AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship. Credit: University of Georgia Institute of Bioinformatics

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Olivia Asher is a Ph.D. candidate in bioinformatics at the University of Georgia (UGA), where she uses genomic sequencing and computational analysis to understand the interactions between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, their microbiome, and their plant hosts. Passionate about public service and science-informed policy, she has gained significant experience collaborating with local advocacy group Science for Georgia on data center regulation and serving as a Policy and Event Coordinator for the Coalition of Athens Scientists, where she helped organize a town hall for local mayoral candidates. To further sharpen her advocacy skills, she completed the AIBS Writing for Impact and Influence course in 2025. The communication techniques she refined in this course directly led to her publishing a guest column in The Red and Black, a local newspaper in Athens. Additionally, Asher has completed extensive policy training with the National Science Policy Network and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Ms. Asher applied for this fellowship as the “perfect way to gain more policy experience while building upon my biology knowledge and personal connection to research universities in the Southeastern United States.” She contends that “scientific engagement in policy helps make sure scientific evidence is considered in decision making.” She firmly believes that “by collaborating with people with different perspectives and areas of expertise, scientists can help build beneficial policies for our nation.”

Ms. Asher will work closely with AIBS and SURA policy staff in Washington, DC, this summer to gain first-hand experience with science policy and advocacy efforts that inform federal decision-making.

“AIBS is delighted to partner with SURA to welcome Ms. Asher as our 2026 Fellow,” said AIBS Chief Executive Officer Scott Glisson. “Her commitment to science-informed decision-making makes her an outstanding choice for this fellowship and a promising future leader in the science policy community.”

“Ms. Asher has shown a strong dedication to working at the nexus of science and policy, from organizing local town halls to serving as a Department of Energy Graduate Fellow at Los Alamos National Lab,” said SURA President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Hearne. “We look forward to supporting Ms. Asher as a burgeoning leader in science policy here in Washington, DC, through our partnership with AIBS.”

The AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship is financially supported by AIBS and SURA. SURA is a national consortium of over 50 universities dedicated to advancing collaborative research and education and to strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and the nation. AIBS is a nonprofit scientific association dedicated to advancing the biological sciences for the benefit of science and society.

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In this issue:

• Leadership Shakeup Planned at Federal Science Agencies
• NSF Graduate Fellowship Program Draws Scrutiny Over Rejections Without Review
• Trump Administration Repeals Endangerment Finding, Sparking Legal Battle
• NIAID to Deprioritize Pandemic and Biodefense Research
• White House Withholds NASA Science Funds
• OPM Finalizes Rule Stripping Protections from Federal Employees
• AIBS Meeting: Sustaining Science in an Uncertain Funding Landscape
• Registration Closes Today: 2026 Congressional Visits Day

• Short Takes

  • NSF GEO Announces New Leadership
  • NSF BIO Shares Update
  • Trump Nominates Hospitality Executive to Lead NPS
  • NIH Grant Success Rates Dropped Sharply in 2025
  • NASEM Seeks Experts on Earth Observations, Data, and Information Systems
  • House Science Republicans Probe Agencies on Safeguards Against Paper Mills
• From the Federal Register

In this issue:

• Congress Nearly Completes FY 2026 Appropriations, Rejects Deep Cuts to Science
• NIH Director Draws Bipartisan Scrutiny at Senate Hearing
• NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour on February 18
• NSB Shares 2026 Priorities in New Year’s Statement
• NIH Eases Clinical Trial Requirements for Some Human Research
• AIBS Meeting: Sustaining Science in an Uncertain Funding Landscape
• Participate in the 2026 Congressional Visits Day
• Short Takes
  • New Analysis: U.S. Government Lost Over 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s Last Year
  • Study Finds University Indirect Cost Rates Are Reasonable
  • White House Shares Science & Technology Accomplishments
  • NIH Seeks Input on Reducing Reliance on Human Embryonic Stem Cells
  • Legislators Request Information on Pandemic Preparedness
  • DOE Announces Members of Science Advisory Committee
  • Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Pollinator Program
• From the Federal Register

Topic: Sustaining Science in an Uncertain Funding Landscape

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET

Location: Online

Invited Speakers:

• Dr. Lisa Clough, Vice Chancellor for Research, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• Dr. Dan Thornhill, Program Officer, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Having previously served in leadership roles at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Drs. Clough and Thornhill will share their perspectives on the new rules of science funding, strategies for securing non-traditional support, and practical advice for adapting to recent changes at the federal level.

Who should attend?

Representative to the AIBS Council, officers, board members, staff, and student representatives of AIBS member and organizations. Not a member of AIBS? Contact us to find out more about how to join AIBS.

Registration

Registration for the AIBS Member Society & Organization Meeting is now open. Register today.

In this issue:

• Congress Advances Final FY 2026 Spending Package With Small Boost for NIH
• NIH Halts Funding for Human Fetal Tissue Research
• EPA to Stop Monetizing Health Benefits in Air Pollution Rules
• High Seas Treaty Becomes Law
• NSF Soliciting Input on NCAR Restructuring
• NIH Seeks Input on Draft Controlled-Access Data, Genomic Data Sharing Policies
• AIBS Endorses Letter Urging HHS to Reconvene Antibiotic Resistance Advisory Council
• Participate in the 2026 Congressional Visits Day
• Deadline Approaching: AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship

• Short Takes

  • NSF Seeks Input on FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
  • Reviewers Sought for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
  • NASA Cuts Support for Planetary Science Advisory Groups
  • Analysis Shows How Workforce Cuts Are Reshaping Agencies
  • House GOP Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Chemical Safety Law
• From the Federal Register

The groups highlight that antibiotic-resistant infections affect more than 2.8 million people and contribute to over 160,000 deaths annually in the U.S., threatening the safety of routine and advanced medical procedures. Established in 2014, PACCARB provides critical guidance to federal agencies and private-sector stakeholders.

A scheduled January 2025 meeting to develop recommendations for the 2025-2030 National Action Plan was canceled during the Administration transition and has not been rescheduled. The letter calls for swift action to restore coordination and momentum in combating AMR.

Read the letter.

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In this issue:

• Congress Moves to Reject Deep Cuts to Science Agencies
• NIH to Reconsider Halted Grant Applications After Legal Settlement
• U.S. Withdraws from Global Climate Treaty and Green Climate Fund
• AIBS Joins Letter to the President in Support of NCAR
• AIBS Endorses Letter on Changes to US Childhood Immunization Schedule
• Participate in the 2026 Congressional Visits Day
• Apply for the AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship

• Short Takes

  • NASA Closing Largest Research Library
  • Appeals Court Blocks NIH Overhead Cost Cap
  • NIH Neuroscience Chief to Exit, Widening Leadership Vacancies
• From the Federal Register

“Sending various parts of NCAR to other cities will isolate expertise and reduce the synergies and enhanced productivity that results when people work together,” the letter reads. “NCAR is an incredible resource and losing it would hurt the economic health of the nation and the safety of its people. A better option would be to work to maintain and strengthen NCAR, including through enhanced cooperation with Federal science agencies, academic institutions, and private sector researchers.”

Read the full letter, which will also be shared with members of Congress.

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