AAS Public Policy

AAS Public Policy

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The American Astronomical Society aims to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe, in part through work as advocates for science.

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AAS Public Policy
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Be an advocate for science. Applications for the AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day are now open. In partnership with AAPT, we are bringing scientists to DC April 13–15 to meet with legislators. Training is provided—no policy experience required. Apply by Feb 1: aas.org/applications...

aas.orgApplications Now Open for Congressional Visits Day 2026 | American Astronomical SocietyAdvocating for science comes down to effective communication. The main steps here are determining your message, developing a communication strategy, and identifying your member of Congress.
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We just broke down the Senate’s FY2026 CJS bill on the AAS blog! • NASA Science stays at $7.3 B (Astro +5%, Helio +10%, Planetary -6%) • NSF at $9 B (flat R&RA, +50% for facilities, –15% STEM Ed) Congress is listening, but the job is far from over. Read more here: aas.org/posts/news/2...

aas.orgSenate FY2026 CJS Appropriations Report: NASA and NSF Details | American Astronomical SocietyThe Senate released its Commerce, Justice, and Science spending bill and report for FY2026. Here we break down the provisions related to the astronomical sciences for NASA and the National Science Fou...
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The Senate reconciliation bill passed yesterday is separate from the annual appropriations process, which determines funding for our federal science agencies. Learn more about the differences here: aas.org/posts/news/2...

aas.orgReconciliation vs Appropriations | American Astronomical SocietyHere we outline the key difference between the reconciliation process, which deals with mandatory spending and taxes, and the appropriations process, which determines the funding levels for discretion...
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Grateful to the Coalition for National Science Funding for spotlighting the power of NSF-supported research on Capitol Hill this week. NSF is essential to U.S. science — from advancing astronomy to training the next generation of researchers. Public investment matters.

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Already written to your members of Congress? 📢 Take a minute to amplify your voice! Share why strong federal support for science research matters to YOU on your social media. Tag your representatives and use #SaveScience and #WeekOfAction to spread the message far and wide! 🚀✨

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The FY2026 President's Budget Request includes: 47% cuts to NASA Science. 56% cuts to NSF. 28% cuts to NIST. 14% cuts to the DOE Office of Science. These requests have serious implications for the U.S. scientific enterprise. Congress must reject this proposal. aas.org/posts/news/2...

aas.orgThe "Skinny" President's Budget Request for FY2026 | American Astronomical SocietyThe skinny version of the President's Budget Request for FY2026 was released on Friday, 2 May 2025. Let's take a look at what's (not) in it.
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Major science funding news: Reports suggest the White House may want to slash NSF’s budget by 55% — and the NSF director has just resigned. Congress is back in session, and deep cuts to federal programs are on the table. Catch up on this week’s policy developments: aas.org/posts/news/2...

aas.orgPolicy Update (29 April 2025) | American Astronomical SocietyReports from the Office of Management & Budget passback show massive cuts to the National Science Foundation. The Senate will vote to nominate the next NASA Administrator on Wednesday.

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Brett Morris
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🚨REQUEST FUNDS FROM CONGRESS for NASA, NSF, and DOE Office of Science. Deadline *tonight at midnight*. Here's a guided video for filling out the form, with a PDF of the slides containing all links, as well as MD fact sheets: www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/0ms4s... Share it! @aas.org/@policy.aas.org 🔭🧪

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Here's how to ask your Senators for *specific* funding levels for NASA, NSF, and Department of Energy Office of Science. It's simpler than you think! @aas.org @policy.aas.org 🧪🔭

docs.google.comAAS Guided Appropriations Request Meeting April 18, 2025AAS Action: Guided Appropriations Request Meeting April 18, 2025 Brett Morris These slides: https://bit.ly/approps-request-guide

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Brett Morris
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Maryland voters: join me on the @aas.org Zoom on Friday at noon. I'll give a short summary of the congressional appropriations process, and I'll walk you through making your own request for funding for NASA, NSF, and DOE Office of Science. 🧪🔭 Zoom at noon on Friday, April 18: bit.ly/3Y1cJq2

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We will be holding a webinar from 1-2pm ET on Friday, April 11th to hear from some Congressional Visits Day participants. Join us to hear about their experiences and learn how to get involved in advocacy! Register for the event here: aas-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

aas-org.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Engage in Science Advocacy with AAS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.In these times of uncertainty, members of the American Astronomical Society are stepping up to voice the importance of the astronomical sciences for our communities and our country. Join us at this we...
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This week we sponsored Faith and Logan, two undergraduate students, to attend the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop. They learned all about science policy and the federal policy-making process, and advocated for science with their congressional offices!

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This week 17 scientists took to the Hill as part of AAS' Congressional Visits Day to share the critical role of astronomy in driving innovation and economic growth. From undergrads to early-career researchers, they represent the next generation of leaders who will drive discovery across the country

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Advocacy for the Astronomical Sciences The @policy.aas.org team will be hosting a webinar on 19 March from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET to discuss how you can take action to support the astronomical sciences. Come join us and get involved in science advocacy! aas-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

aas-org.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Advocacy for the Astronomical Sciences. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Learn from the AAS public policy team about how you can take action to support the astronomical sciences! In this one-hour webinar, we will discuss how you can schedule zoom or in-district meetings wi...

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