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Public Policy
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.
American Astronomical Society Supports Astro2020 Decadal Survey
5 Nov 2021
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) supports the Astro2020 decadal survey report that was released today in a public briefing webinar by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
SATCON2 Working Group Reports Released
29 Oct 2021
The full set of working-group reports has been released following the Satellite Constellations 2 conference to address the ongoing transformation of the night sky.
Conclusions from Satellite Constellations 2 Released
15 Oct 2021
A report from SATCON2 describes how a concerted, well-funded, collaborative effort is needed to address the ongoing transformation of the night sky.
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.