June 16, 2026
AGU joins letter expressing concern over changes to USDA Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area
On 8 June 2026, AGU joined a group of other organizations to express concern over changes to USDA Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area. The REE mission area – comprising the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), the Economic Research Service (ERS), and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) – is the backbone of American agricultural innovation. For farmers and ranchers, federal food …
June 15, 2026
FY2027 Appropriations Update: DOE Office of Science and NIEHS
In this final installment of AGU’s blog series on the House Appropriations Committee’s spending bills for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), we cover the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)—two agencies whose funding is spread across three separate appropriations bills and whose work underpins environmental research, public health science and the broader Earth science enterprise. Below is a breakdown of what …
FY2027 Appropriations Update: USGS and EPA
As the House Appropriations Committee works through its spending bills for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), the stakes for science remain high. This month, the committee advanced its Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (I&E) bill, recommending funding for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that pushes back sharply against the administration’s proposed cuts, while recommending significant reductions to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Together, these decisions shape the federal investment in Earth …
June 9, 2026
Guest Blog: Bursting the Academic Bubble: Why Scientists Must Bridge the Gap Between Research and Policy
Bursting the Academic Bubble: Why Scientists Must Bridge the Gap Between Research and Policy Jelis J. Sostre Cortés, AGU-sponsored CASE workshop participant and PhD candidate at the Georgia Institute of Technology As someone who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, I have been exposed to countless natural hazards. I have witnessed firsthand how a disconnect between scientists and policymakers can harm society. My PhD research focuses on compiling different …
June 2, 2026
AGU endorses the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act
On 28 May 2026, AGU sent a letter to House leadership endorsing the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act. America’s ability to forecast severe weather, prepare for coastal hazards, and understand longterm climate trends depends on consistent, high-quality ocean data. Without sustained global observation systems, these capabilities erode, leaving communities, emergency managers, and policymakers without the information they need to effectively prepare and respond. We commend the bill’s …
AGU endorses the Weather Act
On 28 May 2026, AGU sent letters to leadership in congress endorsing the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026. The bill’s goal of building on the achievements of the original Weather Act, which drove significant advances in forecasting and the prediction of high-impact weather events, is critical to strengthening national forecasting capabilities. As communities across the country face increasingly severe weather-related impacts, it is essential that our …
AGU endorses the Scientific Integrity Act
On 28 May 2026, AGU sent letters to Representative Tonko and Senator Schatz endorsing the Scientific Integrity Act. Now more than ever, it is critical to bolster public trust in science by ensuring that federal science is impartial, evidence-based, and conducted in the public interest. We applaud this bill’s effort to strengthen, expand, and standardize existing federal agency scientific integrity policies and codify the rights of researchers to conduct and …
AGU joins letter urging confirmation hearing for NSF Director
On 14 May 2026, AGU joined a letter with the Coalition for National Science Funding. (CNSF) to urge the HELP Committee to schedule a confirmation hearing for James O’Neill, the President’s nominee to serve as Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF Director sets the scientific and strategic priorities of the agency, represents NSF before Congress and the scientific community, and serves as a steward of public trust …
AGU joins letter requesting FY27 support for Department of Energy
On 12 May, AGU joined several organizations to request support for robust funding for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (FY27). Our nation cannot afford to be dependent on adversarial countries for critical energy technologies and supply chains, leaving American households and businesses vulnerable to disruptions and price volatility in energy markets. Read …
AGU joins letter in support of NSF funding and support for the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
On 12 May 2026, AGU joined various organizations representing the full breadth of America’s scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, to urge Congress to fully support and fund the National Science Foundation (NSF) at the highest levels possible in the Fiscal Year 2027 budgetary process. A serious concern that has arisen is the Administration’s proposal to eliminate the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) and the research …
