Action Center

Take action today - use the resources below to learn who your elected officials are, what opportunities we have to advocate from the comfort of your own home, federal and state legislation, and more! For a breakdown of our recent advocacy wins, check out this page.

For Federal Employees - In general, you should be certain to understand your employer’s rules about participating in a call for action. Federal employees, for example, must not conduct such activities using federal resources, i.e. you must participate using your personal time/email/phone number/electronic devices. No matter where you work, your Constitutional rights to petition your government are always valid; you can always participate in advocacy like Action Alerts and Congressional Visits Day, but you may need to be careful about doing it on your own time and resources.

Protect Programs that Broaden Participation in STEM

Posted: 21 May 2026

Status: Active until end of FY 2027 appropriations process.

The FY27 House appropriations bills include language that would prohibit funding for offices, initiatives, and grants that expand opportunity and broaden participation, sweeping up many STEM workforce programs. Urge Congress to remove this language from the final bill.

Urge Your Members of Congress to Reject the FY27 President's Budget Request

Posted: 3 April 2026

Status: Active until FY 2027 appropriations action concludes.

The FY2027 President’s Budget Request (PBR) was released on 3 April, and it once again proposes major cuts to our science agencies. We need your help once more to ensure that Congress takes swift and decisive action in rejecting the FY2027 PBR.

Support Astronomical Science Programs

Last updated: 22 November 2025

Status: Active (this action alert does not expire)

Scientific progress relies on stable and robust federal funding. Urge your members of Congress to support the astronomical sciences so the United States can remain globally competitive and continue making groundbreaking discoveries.

Ask Congress to Support the Protect America's Workforce Act

Last updated: 15 January 2026

Status: Active until legislative action concludes.

The dedicated federal workers across our science agencies play a critical role in sustaining the nation’s research and innovation efforts. Urge your members of Congress to support the Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would return bargaining rights to federal workers.

Ask Congress to Support the Keep STEM Talent Act

Posted: 12 November 2025

Status: Active until legislative action concludes.

International STEM students and scientists are a crucial part of the US research enterprise. Urge your members of Congress today to support the Keep STEM Talent Act, which would establish a direct path to permanent resident status for advanced STEM degree holders.

Share Your Story to Help AAS Advocate for You

Last updated: 12 November 2025

Status: This form does not expire.

Take a moment to share with us how federal funding and support for community programs have impacted or could impact your scientific career. These stories will be crucial to our engagement with lawmakers as the policy landscape continues to evolve.