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Interview: APS’s Director of Government Affairs, Mark Elsesser
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APS Science Policy News & Updates:
- On December 3, the continuing resolution that was passed in October to keep the federal government open will lapse, causing a government shutdown or forcing Congress’ hand to either finish the FY22 appropriations process or pass another continuing resolution to keep the government open. The preferred option for the nation is finishing the FY22 appropriations process, but many folks in the political community believe that’s unlikely given the political environment in DC at the moment. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the situation. Sign your letter below asking your elected officials to finish the appropriations process for FY22!
- Another item to look out for in December is the publication of APS’s progress on the issue of research security in APS news. Many of our members are deeply invested in this subject, so we encourage you to keep an eye out for APS News hitting your mailbox.
- Finally, we wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. This is our last episode of 2021, but we’ll be back as always in January with more science policy news highlights!
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Take Action Now
Tweet Your Representative
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Sustained and robust funding for basic research is essential to maintaining our nation’s innovative edge, which bolsters our national security, scientific leadership, and economic prosperity. I urge [LEGHANDLE] to prioritize sustained and robust funding for fundamental research.
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Physics Advocacy in Action
Tell Congress to finish the FY22 appropriations process below!
The federal government is the largest supporter of fundamental research. For more than half a century, the US government’s commitment to funding early-stage research—through NSF, DOE Office of Science, NIST, the DOD Basic Research Sciences, and other federal agencies—at our colleges, universities, and research institutions has helped position the United States as a global leader in science, technology, and innovation.
Congress must ensure the vitality of the US scientific ecosystem by prioritizing funding for the federal agencies that support research in the physical sciences – including DOE Office of Science, DOD Basic Research Sciences, NIST’s Scientific and Technical Research and Services (STRS), and NSF – throughout the budget and appropriations process. Doing so is necessary to maintain our competitiveness.
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Be the Signal Above the Noise
Email Callie Pruett from APS Government Affairs at (pruett@aps.org) to get involved.
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