1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

You need to take immediate action to restore science funding and hold this administration accountable for withholding appropriated funds. Scientists are leaving the country because grant funding has collapsed, and the dismantling of the National Science Board has made the crisis worse. The US has the best scientific talent in the world, but we're losing them. Both early-career and experienced researchers are abandoning American labs because they can't secure funding to continue their work. This administration is breaking the law by refusing to spend money Congress already appropriated. Every day of delay means more expertise walks out the door to other countries. What will you do to force the administration to release the funds Congress allocated? Will you support full restoration of science budgets in upcoming appropriations? The research happening in US labs keeps us competitive globally, drives innovation, and solves critical problems. We can't afford to lose this scientific infrastructure. Please reply with details of your plan to ensure that funding reaches researchers immediately and that will ensure that future appropriations are protected from executive interference.