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Nobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 05/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.”

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚨Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren sent a letter to DOE Secretary Chris Wright demanding that he answer multiple months-overdue oversight requests from the Committee regarding DOE’s 2025 award terminations. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I commend the National Academies on updating "On Being a Scientist: A Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research." This report serves as vital resource for early-career researchers trying to navigate the scientific landscape while adhering to the expectations of Congress.

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Scientists need to be able to conduct research without political interference. Trump's policy to defund and restrict emerging bioscience leaves us less prepared to confront the next public health crisis and is driving researchers to other countries. @sciencedems.bsky.social

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren and Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte introduced the American Leadership in Fusion Act! This critical bill would accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy.⚛️ democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚨Ranking Member Logren Urges Removal of Dr. Matthew Wielicki as Leader of Climate Research Office in Letter to OSTP Director Kratsios “Dr. Wielicki is both scientifically and legally unqualified for the job.” democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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Ranking Member Lofgren Urges Removal of Wielicki as Leader of Climate Research Office | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Artificial intelligence can improve disaster preparedness and response, but we need clear rules and safeguards so powerful models don't cause the next disaster. @sciencedems.bsky.social

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member @repemiliasykes.bsky.social at hearing on biotechnology: "To compete with China, we need to invest in biotechnology with smart policies and a wise approach. Unfortunately, the Trump administration has done the opposite."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌪️Rep. Haley Stevens at the Science Committee's hearing on disaster prevention: "These darn tootin' tornadoes are blowing through on no notice and knocking over trees and killing people. They're killing people in their homes. This is life or death."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ranking Member Lofgren at yesterday's hearing on natural disaster prevention: "We cannot allow federal disaster response to become a partisan game. Doing so will certainly lead to a race to the bottom that neither Democratic- nor Republican-led states can afford."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚨@menefee.house.gov agrees: We need a government that's in our corner, not one that cuts funding at NOAA and FEMA, the agencies working to protect us from natural disasters. His thoughts on the way to SST's hearing on natural disaster prevention yesterday⤵️

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🚨Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Radical Changes to NSF Initiatives "NSF needs to stop, take 10 steps back, and remember the values that made it the envy of the world for 75 years." democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Radical Changes to NSF Initiatives | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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Congressman Bill Foster @repbillfoster.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

When scientific fact consistently proves the Trump Administration wrong, they resort to calling it "partisan." Scientific journals are critical to our nation's scientific enterprise. The DOJ's letters attempting to intimidate and silence them damage our nation's ability to lead around the world.

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DOJ Official Queried a Dozen Journals on 'Partisan' Views in 2025

The Justice Department fulfilled the public records request for the letters just as their author departed the agency.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If America is going to lead the world in 21st century nuclear technologies, we must do better. A short-sighted “move fast and break things” approach could frankly be catastrophic.

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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 02/09/2026

A decade ago, when I was new to Congress and serving on @sciencedems.bsky.social, I asked then-NASA Administrator and former astronaut Charles Bolden what NASA’s purpose should be. Without hesitation he said, "science."

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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 02/09/2026

That exchange stuck with me, and it was in my mind when I led the charge to get my colleagues to reject the Trump Administration’s efforts to cancel this project - efforts we defeated twice.

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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 02/09/2026

I look forward to the things we will learn from this telescope over the lifetime of its mission as it explores exoplanets, dark energy, and the nature of the universe. I congratulate the team at NASA and everyone else who worked on this project.

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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 02/09/2026

You can read more about this exciting scientific project from NASA and its inspiring namesake here: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/s...

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The Roman Telescope Promises a New Era of Cosmic Exploration

NASA’s latest offering to the stars comes from a legacy of great observatories that enabled decades of discovery and unearthed new mysteries about the universe.

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @repsuhas.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Great to be a part of the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope with @sciencedems.bsky.social Roman will help us see new planets and galaxies and unlock the mysteries of dark energy and the origins of the universe. Cheers to a successful, on time, and under budget launch.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today, NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida! democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It was a pleasure speaking at the NASA Ames Civil Servant Swearing-In ceremony. Our nation’s space program has ambitious goals. We need civil servants' ideas, their skills, and their passion. I look forward to seeing all that this group of talented individuals will accomplish!

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was an honor to participate in Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary celebration! I had the opportunity to present H.R. 1348, which I coauthored with Rep. Sam Liccardo, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Jimmy Panetta, expressing support for Lick Observatory and its contributions in science.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We should agree: get toxins out of our air, water, and soil. But the Trump administration's policies protect polluters, so it is no surprise that they are trying to hide evidence about cancer risks from pollution.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

On Monday, the Trump admin cancelled funding for the NOAA’s Arctic Report Card. The annual report historically has collected data on the impact of rising ocean temperatures on the arctic’s glaciers, fisheries, and shipping routes. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 07/08/2026

Lying to Congress is not just BS. It’s a crime. Secretary Wright slashed grants to “blue states” then lied, claiming politics didn’t play a part in the cancellations. Americans deserve answers. Rep Zoe Lofgren & I are calling on the DOJ to hold Wright accountable for his falsehoods.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🚨Ranking Member Lofgren, Rep. Whitesides Demand Transparency on OSTP Initiative Funded with NSF Money "You chose to apparently mislead the Committee about whether you had any understanding of where NSF’s disappearing money is going." democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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Lofgren, Whitesides Demand Transparency on OSTP Initiative Funded with NSF Money | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

“'Secretary Wright lied to the Committee with his statements, which sought to prevent us from learning the truth,' the Democrats wrote in their letter." From @politico.com ⤵️ subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...

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POLITICO Pro: Democrats refer Wright to DOJ over grant comments

The House lawmakers are accusing Energy Secretary Chris Wright of lying to Congress during a hearing in June.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

“It is a weighty thing to assert that a Cabinet Secretary lied to Congress. We do not treat that assertion as a trivial matter, and we do not use those words carelessly. But the facts of the situation are clear and undeniable.” From LA Times ⤵️ www.latimes.com/environment/...

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Trump energy chief lied to Congress about canceled clean energy funds, lawmakers allege

Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-San José) and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) are asking the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing him of lying to Congress about $7.6 ...

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚨RM Lofgren, Rep. Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress "Referring a Cabinet Secretary for potential prosecution is not a step we take lightly. It is a weighty thing to assert that a Cabinet Secretary lied to Congress." democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

For years the US took pride in the fact that nearly 80% of foreign-born STEM PhDs chose to stay here. If the destabilization of our research ecosystem continues, we will tarnish our reputation and invite brain drain. The data doesn't lie. It's already happening. AIP⤵️ www.aip.org/fyi/physics-...

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Physics PhDs Are Leaving the US at a Record-high Rate

The exodus of non-US citizens has “certainly” been influenced by science funding and visa policy changes under Trump, a new AIP report says.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

SCIENCE MINUTE: Hard-boiled egg vacuum. Science is powered by people. If we don't invest in research, we risk losing talented scientists to other countries. That sucks...eggs.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

From the targeting of major universities, to the suppression of inconvenient federal science, to the slandering of diversity in our research enterprise - all of it has helped to throw American science into crisis.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I had the pleasure of speaking at the Quantum Technology Showcase held by the Quantum Economic Development Consortium. To get to the next stage of quantum development—the multipurpose quantum computer—we will need to pull expertise from all sectors.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ranking Member Lofgren: "We are destroying the seed corn for the future of U.S. science and technology. Meanwhile, China is not only doubling down on their scientific investments, they are also actively recruiting researchers away from the U.S."

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Congressman Christian D. Menefee @menefee.house.gov · 22/07/2026

Questioned another Trump official today. President Trump said companies could only get federal microchip funding if they were run by transgender people. That's simply false. When I asked his own official about it, they couldn't defend it.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧵Rep. Whitesides: "Why is NSF slow rolling both grant money and radically cutting the total number of grants?" WHOSTP Director Kratsios: "I would refer you to NSF." Rep. Whitesides: "I think that's an unacceptable answer. You're the President's science advisor."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧵Rep. Amo: "You said we should focus on scientists, but under your watch, over 10,000 STEM PhDs left the federal workforce last year, and thousands of grants were canceled because DOGE bros found they contained phrases like 'disadvantaged communities,' 'equity'..."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧵Rep. Foushee: "Energy prices are still soaring. Data centers are still a major driver of it. And this Administration has done nothing to stop it."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧵Rep. Ross: "Gold standard is frequently gold plated, and the victories that you're touting are merely cheap, shiny distractions concealing the nation's crumbling scientific infrastructure and the loss of the intellectual capability that we have to China."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧵Rep. Bonamici: "Has the President nominated a single replacement member [to NSF's National Science Board] since April?" WHOSTP Director Kratsios: "Not that I'm aware of, no."

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🚨HAPPENING SOON- Full Committee Hearing with White House OSTP Director Kratsios titled "Unleashing the Golden Age of Science: Examining the Priorities of the FY2027 Research and Technology Enterprise." Tune in at 10:15 am ET: democrats-science.house.gov/hearings/unl...

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

On Wednesday, July 22nd, at 10:15 am ET, White House OSTP Director Kratsios will testify before the Science Committee to discuss "Unleashing the Golden Age of Science." Mr. Kratsios will have to answer for the chaos the President has unleashed upon the America's scientific enterprise.

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🚨HAPPENING SOON- Full Committee Markup: H.R. 3168, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 8437, Geo POWER Act H.R. 9326, USA Act H.R. 8981, SCALE Biology Act Tune in at 10:00 am ET! democrats-science.house.gov/markups/full...

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Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, H.R. 8437, H.R. 9326, H.R. 8981 | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Democrats @sciencedems.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How exciting it is to be celebrating NASA Viking’s 50th anniversary (virtually) with the incredible researchers at NASA Ames! NASA's Viking Project brought the search for life on Mars to the surface of the planet itself, becoming the first mission to land on Mars.🚀

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