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May/June 2024 Geoscience Policy Newsletter Learn about the recent passage of essential legislation for natural hazards research, FY2025 budget requests for the USGS and NSF, and the upcoming Geosciences Congressional Visit Days. Posted 7/11/2024
May/June 2024 Geoscience Policy Newsletter Learn about the recent passage of essential legislation for natural hazards research, FY2025 budget requests for the USGS and NSF, and the upcoming Geosciences Congressional Visit Days.
GSA Urges Congress to Increase USGS Funding for FY 2025 GSA recommends $1.85 billion for USGS in FY 2025 to enhance research on natural hazards, climate change, water resources, and mineral and energy resources, while maintaining and upgrading essential facilities and infrastructure. Posted 5/21/2024
GSA Urges Congress to Increase USGS Funding for FY 2025 GSA recommends $1.85 billion for USGS in FY 2025 to enhance research on natural hazards, climate change, water resources, and mineral and energy resources, while maintaining and upgrading essential facilities and infrastructure.
Geothermal Energy Bills Update Four bills related to geothermal energy regulations seek to streamline the permitting process for geothermal energy production projects on federal lands. Learn more. Posted 5/14/2024
Geothermal Energy Bills Update Four bills related to geothermal energy regulations seek to streamline the permitting process for geothermal energy production projects on federal lands. Learn more.
Bipartisan Legislation for Wildfire Mitigation The bill would establish regional research centers at institutions of higher education tasked with developing models and technologies to address the specific needs of the region they are situated in. Read more about the bill. Posted 4/18/2024
Bipartisan Legislation for Wildfire Mitigation The bill would establish regional research centers at institutions of higher education tasked with developing models and technologies to address the specific needs of the region they are situated in. Read more about the bill.
March 2024 Geoscience Policy Newsletter This issue includes critical insights on legislative impacts to the NSF, USGS, and NOAA budgets, updates from the Geology and Public Policy Committee, and information on Congressional Visit Days. Posted 3/1/2024
March 2024 Geoscience Policy Newsletter This issue includes critical insights on legislative impacts to the NSF, USGS, and NOAA budgets, updates from the Geology and Public Policy Committee, and information on Congressional Visit Days.
January 2024 Geoscience Policy Newsletter This issue covers budget appropriations, the Geology and Public Policy Committee's October meeting, and legislation on mining reform, international travel, and earthquake hazard reduction. Posted 1/1/2024
January 2024 Geoscience Policy Newsletter This issue covers budget appropriations, the Geology and Public Policy Committee's October meeting, and legislation on mining reform, international travel, and earthquake hazard reduction.
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