Policy Blog
The AAS Public Policy team uses the Policy Blog to communicate with the membership about current events in the science policy world. Most policy blog posts are written by the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellow.
House Appropriations at a Crossroads with Decadal Recommendations
29 Jun 2022
On 28 June, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill on a 31 to 24 vote. This bill is important to AAS members because this legislation funds...
First Step in FY23 Congressional Appropriations Process Complete
22 Jun 2022
In this policy blog post, we take a look at the first congressional appropriations numbers for FY2023, which start with the House. The initial bill release includes top line numbers that give us a sense of what might...
AAS 240 Public Policy-Related Sessions
2 Jun 2022
With AAS 240 just 10 days away, the Public Policy Team is looking forward to returning for our first in-person meeting in two years. This meeting promises to be jam-packed with amazing science content and happy reunions...
Updates on the Federal Budget (FY22 Appropriations and FY23 President's Budget Request)
9 May 2022
This post covers a brief refresher on the federal budget process and a summary of what’s happening with astronomy-related line items in the federal budget.
DATE CHANGE: Congressional Visits Day
25 Jan 2022
The AAS Public Policy Department is now accepting applications for our annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD). The deadline to sign up for AAS CVD 2022 is Sunday, 27 February 2022.
AAS Endorses the Astro2020 Decadal Survey
29 Nov 2021
The American Astronomical Society enthusiastically endorses the Astro2020 decadal survey and urges the astronomical community to support the report and its priorities.
Introducing the New John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellow
14 Sep 2021
Our new John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellow Julie Davis introduces herself and describes the path that led her to science policy and the AAS.
September 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
26 Aug 2021
Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for September 2021.
Impacts of Large Satellite Constellations on Astronomy: Live Updates
26 Aug 2021
Looking for information regarding the impact of large satellite constellations on astronomy and what AAS is doing about it? You can find some useful resources on this page compiled by the AAS Public Policy team.
AAS President’s Statement on Afghanistan
19 Aug 2021
The leadership of the AAS is deeply concerned and saddened by the current situation in Afghanistan and pledges to do what we can to assist and advocate for Afghan scientists and their families.