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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 � Last week we reaffirmed our commitment to science in a letter to our members. Now, we’re sharing the message publicly. We are committed to working to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity. �
Each year, the American Chemical Öйú365betÖÐÎĹÙÍø develops a U.S. public policy agenda that outlines how the organization will work with Congress and the administration throughout the course of the year. The agenda is shared at the start of the year when both bodies are traditionally preparing for the year ahead. But the start of this year has been different with federal actions coming immediately. The resulting changes in the federal landscape have been swift, leaving many unsure about what lies ahead.â€�
We are seeing changes occurring that have potential impacts on the areas of research eligible for federal funding, the types of scientific data being reported, and the level of indirect costs associated with federal biomedical research grants. These are just some of the potential impacts facing the scientific enterprise, with new actions emerging each day.�
As we navigate this uncertainty, know that ACS remains resolute in its support of the chemistry enterprise as we drive to improve all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. We will leverage our resources, expertise and advocacy capabilities around four key areas. Those areas include:�
- Strengthening inclusive STEM education and workforce development �
- Enhancing business and innovation ecosystems�
- Increasing investment in research and development�
- Ensuring scientific integrity and data accessibility
We are looking for opportunities to proactively engage with leaders in the legislative and executive branches to emphasize the importance of chemistry, the chemistry enterprise and science broadly to our continued success and prosperity.� And if you’d like to help us in these efforts, please join our legislative action network, Act4Chemistry.�
Over the course of its 149 years of existence, ACS has stood strong through periods of profound change, and we will continue to do so. Guided by our new strategic plan that commenced on January 1, we will continue to be an inclusive and welcoming home for all working with and interested in the chemical sciences. We stand ready to work on behalf of the enterprise to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity.
Together we will continue to strive for a world built on science. Feedback is welcome at comments@acs.org.�
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The American Chemical Öйú365betÖÐÎĹÙÍø (ACS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Its mission is to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity, and its vision is a world built on science. The Öйú365betÖÐÎĹÙÍø is a global leader in promoting excellence in science education and providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple research solutions, peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences, e-books and weekly news periodical Chemical & Engineering News. ACS journals are among the most cited, most trusted and most read within the scientific literature; however, ACS itself does not conduct chemical research. As a leader in scientific information solutions, its CAS division partners with global innovators to accelerate breakthroughs by curating, connecting and analyzing the world’s scientific knowledge. ACSâ€� main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.
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Note: ACS does not conduct research but publishes and publicizes peer-reviewed scientific studies.
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