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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.
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:
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• 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...
Senate FY2026 CJS Appropriations Report: NASA and NSF Details | American Astronomical Society
The 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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July 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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...
• 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...
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...
Reconciliation vs Appropriations | American Astronomical Society
Here 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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July 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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...
Your Senators have until tomorrow to request robust levels of funding for NASA, NSF, and the DOE Office of Science - use our easy form to request that they do so today!
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Action Alerts | American Astronomical Society
COVID-19 has caused lab and user facility closures, withdrawn job offers, canceled conferences, caused equipment delays, and increased costs for ongoing research. We can counter these threats to resea...
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May 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Your Senators have until tomorrow to request robust levels of funding for NASA, NSF, and the DOE Office of Science - use our easy form to request that they do so today!
aas.org/advocacy/get...
aas.org/advocacy/get...
AAS members sent over 1300 emails urging House members to sign a letter in support of NASA Science, resulting in 83 signatories!
Now it is time to urge our Senators to support NASA Science! Deadline to sign this letter is Wednesday, May 21, so act now!
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Now it is time to urge our Senators to support NASA Science! Deadline to sign this letter is Wednesday, May 21, so act now!
aas.org/urge-nasa-su...
NASA SMD Dear Colleague Action Alert | American Astronomical Society
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May 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
AAS members sent over 1300 emails urging House members to sign a letter in support of NASA Science, resulting in 83 signatories!
Now it is time to urge our Senators to support NASA Science! Deadline to sign this letter is Wednesday, May 21, so act now!
aas.org/urge-nasa-su...
Now it is time to urge our Senators to support NASA Science! Deadline to sign this letter is Wednesday, May 21, so act now!
aas.org/urge-nasa-su...
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.
May 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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! 🚀✨
May 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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! 🚀✨
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.
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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...
The "Skinny" President's Budget Request for FY2026 | American Astronomical Society
The 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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May 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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...
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...
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:
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Catch up on this week’s policy developments:
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Policy Update (29 April 2025) | American Astronomical Society
Reports 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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April 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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...
Catch up on this week’s policy developments:
aas.org/posts/news/2...
Act now to support NSF!
🚨 The President’s Budget Request for FY2026 is rumored to include a 55% cut to the National Science Foundation. Take two minutes today to ask your members of Congress to join a bipartisan letter calling for $10.18 billion in funding for the NSF. aas.org/urge-nsf-sup...
April 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Act now to support NSF!
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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 🔭🧪
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 🔭🧪
April 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🚨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 🔭🧪
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 🔭🧪
🚨 New AIP report: Restrictions on federal grants are straining physics & astronomy grad programs—fewer stipends, fewer students, fewer breakthroughs.
We must reverse this trend.
Support our researchers. Support science.
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We must reverse this trend.
Support our researchers. Support science.
ww2.aip.org/statistics/i...
Impacts of Restrictions on Federal Grant Funding in Physics and Astronomy Graduate Programs
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April 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🚨 New AIP report: Restrictions on federal grants are straining physics & astronomy grad programs—fewer stipends, fewer students, fewer breakthroughs.
We must reverse this trend.
Support our researchers. Support science.
ww2.aip.org/statistics/i...
We must reverse this trend.
Support our researchers. Support science.
ww2.aip.org/statistics/i...
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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 🧪🔭
AAS Guided Appropriations Request Meeting April 18, 2025
AAS Action: Guided Appropriations Request Meeting April 18, 2025 Brett Morris These slides: https://bit.ly/approps-request-guide
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April 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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 🧪🔭
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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
Zoom at noon on Friday, April 18: bit.ly/3Y1cJq2
April 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
Zoom at noon on Friday, April 18: bit.ly/3Y1cJq2
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...
Register for the event here:
aas-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! 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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April 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
Register for the event here:
aas-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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!
April 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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!
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
April 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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...
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...
Welcome! 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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March 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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...
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...
In case you missed it, here is our most recent Policy Update from Colin Hamill, Bahcall Public Policy Fellow: aas.org/posts/news/2....
Policy Update (4 March 2025) | American Astronomical Society
Layoffs continue at federal agencies. Congress is working to avoid a government shutdown. AAS members have sent over 1,100 emails in support of space science.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In case you missed it, here is our most recent Policy Update from Colin Hamill, Bahcall Public Policy Fellow: aas.org/posts/news/2....
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AAS Alarmed by Rumored Deep Cuts to NASA and National Science Foundation
Recent reports have indicated that the White House may soon be proposing drastic cuts to future budgets for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). aas.org/posts/news/2...
Recent reports have indicated that the White House may soon be proposing drastic cuts to future budgets for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). aas.org/posts/news/2...
March 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
AAS Alarmed by Rumored Deep Cuts to NASA and National Science Foundation
Recent reports have indicated that the White House may soon be proposing drastic cuts to future budgets for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). aas.org/posts/news/2...
Recent reports have indicated that the White House may soon be proposing drastic cuts to future budgets for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). aas.org/posts/news/2...