Science Committee Democrats

News from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology - Democrats. May not represent the views of Members of the Committee.

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

🚨NEW from @nytimes: Democrats Warn Targets of Inquiries Into Trump’s Science and Climate Cuts

https://t.co/mIZQPDvcwD

[Congressman Bill Foster @RepBillFoster]

When Democrats regain control of Congress in January, I will be working to reverse the cuts to research budgets and begin rebuilding our scientific enterprise.

[Congressman Bill Foster @RepBillFoster]

The American brain drain continues. Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, a top astrophysicist, left the U.S. because of Trump's cuts to her research. We lost her expertise to the Netherlands.

https://t.co/MRR1qGc6Xx

[Rep. Zoe Lofgren @RepZoeLofgren]

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[Rep. Zoe Lofgren @RepZoeLofgren]

I had a great conversation with @POLITICOLive at the @b20 Summit yesterday to talk about strengthening American scientific leadership and the future of Congress’ tech and science agenda. You can listen to our discussion below.

[FedScoop @fedscoop]

With oversight of nearly all federal research, expected House Science leader Zoe Lofgren said the committee has “a lot to cover” amid the Trump administration’s science and research cuts. https://t.co/Cri8uqLMbm

Read more by @madialder: https://t.co/lLlEh08SVv

[Fusion Industry Association @Fusion_Industry]

Coming soon on the next People in Fusion podcast episode: FIA CEO @TheAndyHolland Holland sits down with Congresswoman @RepZoeLofgren to discuss fusion energy, its bipartisan support, and what to expect in the new Congress.

Thank you to Congresswoman Lofgren for joining us this morning on Capitol Hill. Stay tuned for the full episode in the coming weeks!

[Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes @RepEmiliaSykes]

Ohio is home to world-class researchers, and today I’m proud to announce $21.1 million from the National Institute on Aging at the NIH for the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. This five-year award will help researchers understand why dementia progresses differently for different people.

I’m grateful to the researchers and the volunteer participants who make this work possible! #MoneyMonday

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

🚨NEW from @ScienceMagazine: A Congressional Veteran and a Rookie Lay Out a Possible Science Agenda for Democrats
https://t.co/rOXVGj1HuF

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

Happy National STEM Day!

Today we proudly celebrate the research institutions and programs that support our STEM students and workforce. Continued investment in STEM education and workforce development ensures that the U.S. leads the next generation of scientific discoveries.

[Congressman Gabe Amo @RepGabeAmo]

We raised the alarm. We pushed for action.

Now, @NWS is restoring standard weather balloon launches nationwide.

That means better data, better forecasts, and better warnings.

Oversight 🤝 keeping Americans safe.

https://t.co/13P9f4sCas

[Congressman Christian D. Menefee @RepCDMenefee]

Houston is a city of innovation, and we should be at the forefront of shaping what comes next.

That means bringing industry, government, and our communities together to make sure we’re advancing technology responsibly, protecting people, and creating opportunities for everyone to be part of the future of tech.

Glad I could be a part of conversations at AfroTech about the future of technology and innovation.

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

🚨NEW from @nytimes: What a Democratic Congress Could Mean for Science

https://t.co/cOODw8aPYg

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

We will build protections for federal science and innovation programs so Trump-era corruption cannot happen again.

The American people deserve no less.

[nature @Nature]

The US mid-term elections swept the Democratic party to power in both chambers of the US Congress, raising hopes that lawmakers will now push back against disruptions to science introduced by the Trump administration.

https://t.co/LKYRUboDcz

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

🚨NEW from @ScienceMagazine: U.S. midterm election results brighten prospects for science

"We will hold this administration accountable for the damage they have done to the American scientific enterprise." -RM @RepZoeLofgren

https://t.co/hr4BOcZwQv

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

Last night, Democrats secured the majority of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm election!🇺🇸

Ranking Member @RepZoeLofgren made the following statement this morning:

https://t.co/9tjzQn31wD

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

🔷Ranking Member @RepZoeLofgren Announces She Will Seek Chair of House Science Committee as Democrats Win Control of Congress🔷

"First and foremost, as Chairwoman, I will work to put a stop to Trump’s politicization of science."

https://t.co/9tjzQn3zmb

[Rep. George Whitesides @Rep_Whitesides]

As a dad, I’m seeing firsthand how AI is changing the way our kids learn. Students are using AI to write their assignments, which means that they’re not developing the critical skills they need to become independent thinkers.

I joined @TheoJaffee with @MTSLive to talk about my bill that would study how AI is affecting kids’ learning, attention spans, and development so we can better understand how to address these challenges.

[Science Committee Democrats @sciencedems]

🚨NEW from @thehill: Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation
https://t.co/7LmC78rSB4

[Rep. Frank Pallone @FrankPallone]

Dozens of AI safety incidents have come to light in recent months, with thousands more under investigation.

We can’t count on the Trump Administration to act, so I’m working with @RepZoeLofgren and @RepRaskin to ask AI companies to report incidents to Congress.

Congress needs to put real guardrails on AI, and this information will help us get it right.