Media Center
The Federation of American Scientists, one of the nation’s oldest nonpartisan nonprofit, works with experts across scientific and technical domains to develop policy ideas that address today’s most urgent problems. We provide experts to the media to offer commentary on news, events, scientific findings, and emerging industries.
Below are our latest press releases and policy statements.
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CSO: Dr. Jedidah Isler
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FAS announces its first collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 4.
The NCARS Act would amend the National Security Act of 1947 to establish a durable, coordinated federal approach to national resilience.
Nearly 150 organizations and government officials have endorsed the call to action and solutions for extreme heat, now public at HeatAgenda.US Washington, D.C. – July 7, 2026 – As millions of Americans continue to struggle to stay cool following one of the hottest Independence Day holidays on record, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), one […]
Called today to speak on behalf of U.S. science and technology, Dr. Jedidah Isler, astrophysicist, educator, strategist, policy-maker, and science communicator, will provide constructive, nonpartisan feedback to the House Committee’s hearing “American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership.”
The provisions in the proposed OMB rule create conflicts with existing federal requirements, remove the documented, reviewable standards that make termination and award decisions accountable, reduce transparency and efficiency across the federal research enterprise.
The Federation of American Scientists supports Congress’ ongoing bipartisan efforts to strengthen U.S. leadership with respect to outer space activities.
FAS supports the bipartisan Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act under review in the House, just as we supported the earlier Senate version. Rep. David Min (D-CA) and Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) are leading the bill.
The current wildfire management system is inadequate in the face of increasingly severe and damaging wildfires. Change is urgently needed