policy · Apr 12, 2021
Infrastructure Plan Calls for Major Investments in Research
policy · Apr 12, 2021
Biden Proposes Significant Boosts for Science
policy · Apr 12, 2021
House Science Committee Introduces Bill to Expand NSF, Double Funding
action-alerts, policy · Apr 02, 2021
Ask Your Representative to Support Investment in NSF
Congress has started debate on funding levels for federal programs for fiscal year 2022. Please show your support for the National Science Foundation (NSF) by asking your Representative to sign a Dear Colleague Letter in support of funding the agency at $10 billion in 2022.

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policy · Mar 29, 2021
Latest Public Policy Report
The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.
policy · Mar 29, 2021
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act Advances in House
The House Science Committee has advanced the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 144), which would authorize $250 million for the National Science Foundation over fiscal years 2021 and 2022 “to prevent the loss of research talent due to job market disruptions caused by any economic decline during and after the pandemic.”
policy · Mar 29, 2021
Report Shows Diminished Federal Science Workforce
A new report by Democratic lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology warns about a “dangerously diminished” federal science workforce.
policy · Mar 29, 2021
Biden Nominates Former Senator to Lead NASA
President Biden has nominated former Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) to serve as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a position that requires Senate confirmation.