News & Updates

The NSC Alliance has submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Committee regarding fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding for programs that curate natural history collections within the Department of the Interior and Smithsonian Institution. “Scientific collections are critical research infrastructure that help support the nation’s bioeconomy,” argued NSC Alliance. “Research specimens connect us to the past, […]

On March 28, 2025, NSC Alliance led 74 professional societies and organizations in sending a letter to Congress expressing deep concern regarding the March 14 Executive Order targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for elimination. The groups urged lawmakers to work with the Administration to ensure that Congress’ long-standing and bipartisan commitment […]

The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF), of which NSC Alliance is a member, has written to appropriators urging them to provide at least $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year (FY) 2026. “Funding for NSF lags far behind congressionally authorized levels and the amount needed to truly meet our national […]

On March 4, 2025, NSCA joined the American Institute of Biological Sciences and 50 other scientific societies and organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to oppose recent executive actions that are harming the U.S. scientific enterprise. “Recent actions have disrupted vital scientific research, impeded scientific meetings and review panels, delayed salary […]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has finalized a rule change for Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) permits in support of which NSCA and SPNHC jointly submitted comments earlier this year. The revision makes it possible for NOAA to issue permits for longer than the current 5-year term. The joint comments are mentioned and […]

The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF), of which NSC Alliance is a member, has sent a letter to House and Senate appropriators urging them to fund the National Science Foundation (NSF) at no less than $11.9 billion in the finalized fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations legislation. CNSF is an alliance of over 140 professional […]

The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF), of which NSC Alliance is a member, has issued a statement urging House appropriators to strengthen support for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the final fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations legislation.  CNSF is an alliance of over 140 professional organizations, universities, and businesses that advocates for the […]