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Following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Congress has adopted a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund federal science agencies through January 30. Lawmakers must now work quickly to secure full funding for science in fiscal year 2026.
The longest government shutdown to date has finally ended, but the risk of future shutdowns remains. Share your experience with APS to support future science funding advocacy.
What is happening?
Read recent news about policies impacting the physics community.
What is APS doing?
Just as we have for over 125 years, APS is standing by our core values and speaking out for scientists and the scientific community.
At midnight last night, government funding expired, closing down the government of the United States. Scientists across the country and beyond will feel the impacts of this shutdown; damage will ripple far outside our physics communities.
This session will be presented by Dan Berger, an Academic Fellow at Cornell Law School. There will be dedicated time for Q&A.
Physics is a core science for understanding Earth’s climate, and our membership encompasses thousands of experts in crucial fields.
Right now, many international students and researchers across the U.S. and around the world are facing anxiety and uncertainty about their futures.
How can I help?
If you're an APS member visiting Washington, D.C., and would like to speak out for science, we want to hear from you! Fill out our form, and we'll help you prepare for a congressional meeting on Capitol Hill.
Get training resources, data sheets, tips, and advice to effectively advocate for science.
Meeting with your senators and representative is one of the most impactful actions you can take.
Educate the public and compel lawmakers to take action for science.
Make a gift to the Future of Science Fund to directly fuel our advocacy training, outreach, and policy efforts to protect STEM funding.
Phone calls can be an effective tactic for science advocacy.
International students and scientists deserve fair and just policies.
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From fostering welcoming communities to mobilizing quickly to respond to budget cuts, APS is ensuring that the scientific community not only survives but thrives.
Across the scientific community, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported is essential. At APS, physicists of all backgrounds and experiences are building networks grounded in our core values.
Science drives progress, but only if we keep investing in it.
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Cuts to federal science agencies have real consequences, including derailing careers and affecting livelihoods. APS is using our resources to help physicists affected in tangible ways.
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