Policy

Current Activities

Speaking for Science: Bringing Your Message to Policymakers

This new video shares tips and information on how to make the most of your meeting with a policymaker.

ACS Supports House Passage of Higher Education Act

ACS President Bursten praised Congress for its work leading to the House passage of legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which supports STEM education.

Scientists Engage in 2008 Campaign

ACS and other scientific societies joined a growing movement to incorporate science into the 2008 presidential race by formulating 14 science questions for the candidates. Senators Obama and McCain’s responses can be viewed side-by-side here.

Business, Science and Academic Leaders Call on Congress to Fund Basic Research

View a webcast of a press conference held September 17, in Washington, DC, featuring business and academic leaders calling on Congress to fund basic energy research. The press conference was sponsored by the Science Coalition and the Task Force on the Future of American Innovation.