These are the official statements as approved by the Board of Directors, with the support of the Government Relations Committee:
- NEW: Statement on the Importance of Seismic Research and Monitoring for National Defense
- Statement on Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP)
- Statement on Federal Investment in Earthquake Science
- Statement on the National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS)
- Statement on Education and Workforce Development
- Statement on Monitoring Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Other Hazards
- SSA-AGU Reaffirm Position on Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty
Prior Public Statements
In 2006, SSA issued this statement jointly with EERI to commemorate the anniversary of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, which led to the founding of the Society.
Congressional Outreach
SSA’s ongoing advocacy efforts encourage Congress to support science-driven policies and seek to elevate the role of research in addressing national challenges, including these recent letters:
- NVEWS Outreach: 4 June 2025, to the The Honorable Nick Begich
- NEHRP Outreach: 4 June 2025, to The Honorable David Valadao and The Honorable Jim Costa