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Trump Sends More Science and Tech Nominations to Senate
MAR 25, 2025
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Judges Order Immediate Re-hiring of Fired Probationary Employees
MAR 14, 2025
Rick Spinrad, the head of NOAA during the Biden administration, speaks at a rally outside the agency’s headquarters on March 3.
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NOAA Supporters Protest Mass Layoffs
MAR 04, 2025
OSTP director nominee Michael Kratsios at his confirmation hearing on Feb. 25.
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OSTP Director Nominee Talks Federal Layoffs and R&D Strategy
FEB 26, 2025
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Science Agencies Brace for Mass Layoffs
FEB 07, 2025
President Donald Trump signs executive orders on the first day of his second term in office.
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Science Agencies Disband DEI Initiatives in Response to Trump Orders
JAN 24, 2025
Two researchers in clean suits work at a computer inside a clean room.
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Commerce Selects Sites for CHIPS R&D Facilities
JAN 09, 2025
A National Medal of Science lies on a fabric background.
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White House Awards National Medals for Science and Technology
JAN 07, 2025
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaking at the World Economic Forum in 2023.
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Final NDAA Includes Funding for CHIPS Act Tech Hubs
DEC 16, 2024
A SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle seen head-on as it prepares to dock at the ISS.
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US Relaxing Space Export Controls
DEC 06, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
Commerce Department
FEB 18, 2025 – Confirmed by 51-45 vote
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Paul Dabbar
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
Commerce Department
MAR 10, 2025 – Nominated
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Jeffrey Kessler
Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Commerce Department
FEB 27, 2025 – Nomination hearing
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Craig Burkhardt
Director
National Institute of Standards and Technology
JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed acting director

Congressional Leaders

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Hal Rogers
Chair
House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Grace Meng
Ranking Member
House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jerry Moran
Chair
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Chris Van Hollen
Ranking Member
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Brett Guthrie
Chair
House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Frank Pallone
Ranking Member
House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Ted Cruz
Chair
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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Maria Cantwell
Ranking Member
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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H.R. 1325
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025
MAR 24, 2025 – Passed by House
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S. 428
Situational Awareness of Flying Elements (SAFE) in Orbit Act of 2025
MAR 12, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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S. 433
National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act of 2025
MAR 12, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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H.R. 1765
Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025
MAR 04, 2025 – Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee
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S. 792
Government Spectrum Valuation Act of 2025
FEB 27, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 794
A bill to audit federal spectrum uses
FEB 27, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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Related Organizations

National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Related Committees

House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee