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.
policy, statements · Mar 25, 2021
More than 200 Organizations Urge Biden to Champion RISE Act
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policy, statements · Mar 23, 2021
AIBS Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Dr. Eric Lander as OSTP Director
statements · Mar 21, 2021
AIBS Statement on Violence Against Asian American, Pacific Islander Community
policy, statements · Mar 19, 2021
Stakeholder Community Urges Lawmakers to Increase Allocations for Agricultural Programs
More than 90 stakeholder groups, including AIBS, have called on legislators to increase overall funding allocations for Appropriations Committees in Fiscal Year 2022, as well as the respective allocations for Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees, in order to significantly increase discretionary funding for crucial U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.
peer-review · Mar 18, 2021
Is Grant Review Feedback Perceived as Fair or Useful?
policy · Mar 15, 2021
Research Provisions in the Pandemic Relief Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-211, along party lines, to approve the American Rescue Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) on March 10, 2021. The Senate had earlier passed the bill on a 50-49 vote, also along party lines. President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion measure into law on March 11.