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 responds to OMB's proposed rule on federal financial assistance, urging for preservation of merit-based review, scientific collaboration, and stable grant administration

ACS warns the proposal would reduce the impact of federal research investments and weaken U.S. scientific competitiveness.

ACS statement on proposed OMB rule on federal financial assistance

ACS reviews OMB’s proposed federal funding rule and evaluates its potential impacts on research, publishing, and the chemistry community.

ACS Statement on the Dismissal of National Science Board Members

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is deeply concerned that all members of the National Science Board (NSB) have been removed prior to the completion of their terms.

ACS Joins Coalition of Chemical Organizations to Advocate for Adequate Funding for the EPA's OCSPP

ACS Urges House Leadership to Fully Fund the EPA's S&T Account

ACS Urges Senate Leadership to Fully Fund the EPA's S&T Account

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

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