Speak Up for Science

Speak Up for Science

Science makes our lives better. Now it’s at risk.

Join us in asking Congress to reject drastic cuts to research.

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At stake: Your health, security and prosperity

In return for strong taxpayer support, U.S. science has created:

  • Much-needed treatments for common diseases

  • Good jobs in growing industries

  • New technologies that make life easier and keep communities safe.

Congress is now considering steep cuts to the agencies that fund American science — in some cases by more than half.

Federal research funding has already been in decline for decades, making these cuts even more devastating.

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Impact of science funding

99%
of FDA-approved drugs were developed with federal funding from 2010-2019.
$2
in economic activity is generated for every $1 the federal government invests in science.
25%
of U.S. productivity growth comes from federal investments in science and technology.

Tell Congress: Science saves lives

Heart disease. Natural disasters. Rising food costs. Childhood cancer. Toxic chemicals in our drinking water. These are just a few of the big challenges that UC scientists are tackling right now. If you agree these are fights we can’t afford to lose, join us in speaking up for science.

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“The impacts of these cuts would be unlike anything seen in U.S. history.”

America’s scientific leadership is at risk, and proposed cuts to research spending in the federal budget would leave the nation vulnerable to threats from global competitors.

If you think that won’t affect you and your community, think again.

Find out what’s at stake

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