25 June 2025—The Society continues to maintain a close connection with U.S. policymakers on Capitol Hill, stressing the important role of seismological research in addressing national challenges and encouraging federal support of science-driven policies.
The Society’s latest advocacy efforts for our science include these calls for the reauthorization and full funding of the National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) and the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) as well as a new Public Policy Statement on the important link between our members’ work and U.S. defense:
- NVEWS Outreach: 4 June 2025 letter to the The Honorable Nick Begich
- NEHRP Outreach: 4 June 2025 letter to The Honorable David Valadao and The Honorable Jim Costa
- Statement on the Importance of Seismic Research and Monitoring for National Defense
For more information on how SSA works to advance seismology and protect public safety, visit https://www.seismosoc.org/us-government-relations.