AIBS has joined a group of 24 scientific societies and organizations in requesting increased coordination and support for microbiome research across Federal science agencies.

AIBS has endorsed bipartisan legislation to expand the National Science Foundation's mission and budget.

Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) organizes an opportunity for scientists to inform the nation’s science policy. The Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event enables scientists to meet with their federal or state elected officials in their home state – not in Washington, DC – and allows policymakers to learn first-hand about the science and research facilities in their district.

The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.

NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics has released its 2021 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report, which provides statistical information about participation levels of underrepresented groups in science and engineering education and employment.

AIBS has joined a group of scientific, professional, and academic organizations in sending a letter to federal science agencies and departments in support of diversifying the science advisory committees.

AIBS has provided written testimony to the House Appropriations Committee regarding fiscal year (FY) 2022 funding for the National Science Foundation.

The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.

Scientists from across the country participated in a virtual advocacy event organized by AIBS on April 19-23, 2021 to discuss federal investments in scientific research and education with lawmakers.

On April 21, 2021, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a revised version of the Endless Frontier Act (EFA)—a bill that would create a technology-focused directorate within the National Science Foundation (NSF).