Science Advocacy

Speak Up for Science. Our Voice, Our Future.

ACS advocates for evidence based policies, robust R&D investment, and the future of the chemistry enterprise. Find out what ACS is doing to influence policy and how you can take action.

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How ACS Advocates for Science

See how ACS advocates for robust, sustained support for science and the chemistry enterprise through letters to Congress, coalition work, and other initiatives.

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ACS Signs Alliance for Learning Innovation Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Ensure Robust Education and Research Development Funding

ACS Responds to an OSTP Request for Information on the Future of AI Regulation

ACS Urges the EPA to Maintain its 2009 GHG Endangerment Finding and Subsequent Environmental Regulations

ACS Joins Coalition of Chemical Institutes and Associations to Urge Congressional Leadership to Fully Fund the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention

Become a Champion for Your Profession and Science

Every choice made about science funding, lab standards, and regulation influences the people who advance chemistry and the innovations that move society forward. Here are some ways to amplify your voice!

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Public Policy Fellowships

Our Public Policy Fellows work with Congress or ACS to shape the future of chemistry.

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