AIBS ' s 2019 Policy Accomplishments Documented in Annual Report

The AIBS Public Policy Office has released its annual report for 2019. Read about our achievements in science policy. Highlights include: Called on the Office of Science and Technology Policy to coordinate a government-wide initiative to build the Extended Specimen Network. Expressed support for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Helped 167 scientists become advocates for science. Facilitated 127 meetings between scientists and policymakers. Urged lawmakers to pass appropriations and end a partial government shutdown. Helped increase spending caps on discretionary spending and secure suspension of budget sequestration. Recognized for advocacy on behalf of scientific collections with an award. Worked with the community to oppose a rule narrowing the definition of the “Waters of the United States.” Endorsed legislation to improve scientific educational infrastructure in rural schools. Supported legislation safeguarding federally funded research from growing threats from foreign interference, cyberattacks, theft, and espionage. Urged the Administration to consider a wide range of stakeholder perspectives as well as impacts on collaborative science when developing policies and procedures that address foreign influence on research. Opposed devastating budget cuts to the University of Alaska system. Read the 2019 Public Policy Office Annual Report: https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/resources/PPO2019Annual_Rep...
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