Policy Blog
The AAS Public Policy team uses the Policy Blog to communicate with the membership about current events in the science policy world. Most policy blog posts are written by the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellow.
JWST Launch Delayed, Will Remain Within Cost Cap
29 September 2017
NASA announced on 28 September that the James Webb Space Telescope will launch between March and June 2019, several months later than the October 2018 target launch date.
Apply for a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
29 September 2017
The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship program will host a live, text-based chat on Thursday, 12 October, to answer final questions about the program before the 1 November application deadline.
A Letter to Congressional Leadership from AAS President on DACA
21 September 2017
AAS President Christine Jones has sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift action on a permanent legislative solution for DACA recipients.
NASA Administrator Nominee Responds to Senate Committee's Initial Questionnaire
20 September 2017
Representative James "Jim" Bridenstine (R-OK) is under consideration for the position of NASA administrator, and his responses to an initial questionnaire from the Senate are available to review.
Welcome and Farewell for AAS John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellows
7 September 2017
The AAS recently bid farewell to Heather Bloemhard, the sixth Bahcall Public Policy Fellow, and welcomed Ashlee Wilkins to the Society as the new Fellow.
Dr. Wilkins Goes to Washington
7 September 2017
New Bahcall Public Policy Fellow Ashlee Wilkins introduces herself and describes the path that led her to science policy and the AAS.
The Senate's Version of FY 2018: NASA, NSF, and DOE
28 July 2017
The Senate Appropriations Committee recently passed the Commerce, Justice, Science and Energy & Water FY 2018 Appropriations bills. We summarize the Senate's funding levels for NASA, NSF, and DOE.
Congress Is Ready for the Solar Eclipse
25 July 2017
Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, the AAS was able to provide information about the Solar Eclipse Across America to every congressional office.
AAS Action Alert: Support a Bipartisan Budget Deal
21 July 2017
This Action Alert requests that AAS members contact their representative to ask that they oppose the current House Budget Resolution and support a bipartisan budget deal.
The House's Version of FY 2018: NASA, NSF, and DOE
19 July 2017
The House Appropriations Committee recently passed the Commerce, Justice, Science and Energy & Water FY 2018 Appropriations bills. We summarize the House's funding levels for NASA, NSF, and DOE.