[PCA] Ask Congress to Pass the America COMPETES Act

Abby Hird ahird at arnarb.harvard.edu
Mon Oct 4 08:37:10 CDT 2010


From: American Institute of Biological Sciences
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Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 4:56 PM
To: Abby Hird
Subject: Ask Congress to Pass the America COMPETES Act

 

 

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Investing in basic research, improving science education, and supporting
graduate fellowships -- these are central elements for a vibrant
scientific workforce.  Unfortunately, many programs supported by the
National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science,
and other federal agencies are at risk due to the expiration of the
America COMPETES Act on September 30, 2010.

 

First enacted in 2007, the law aims to stimulate innovation and improve
science education by increasing funding authorizations for federal
agencies that support basic research.  To date, the law has increased
funding for NSF and established science education programs that are
enriching the education of students in K-12, college, and graduate
school.

 

Congress is currently considering legislation to reauthorize the America
COMPETES Act.  The legislation passed the House of Representatives with
bipartisan support in June, however, the Senate has yet to act on the
bill.

 

Visit the AIBS Legislative Action Center to write to your Senators to
ask them to pass the America COMPETES Act
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