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U.S. Geological Survey

Coverage includes the budget, appropriations, policy and leadership appointments of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Department of the Interior’s scientific research agency. Coverage also includes USGS programs for climate research, natural hazards, and energy and mineral resources.

Latest Articles

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Trump Nominates USGS Director; Interior Department Science Lead
FEB 13, 2025
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Space Weather Sectors Need Better Data, Survey Finds
OCT 10, 2024
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House Appropriators Complete FY25 Science Bills 
JUL 15, 2024
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Many Science Agencies Cut in Final FY24 Budget
MAR 05, 2024
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FY24 Budget Outlook: U.S. Geological Survey
OCT 11, 2023
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Case for Making NOAA an Independent Agency Examined by Science Committee
APR 27, 2023
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FY24 Science Budget Proposals Coming Into Focus
MAR 16, 2023
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FY23 Budget Outcomes: US Geological Survey
MAR 08, 2023
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USGS Budget: FY22 Outcomes and FY23 Request
MAY 27, 2022
David Applegate
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USGS Nominee David Applegate Discusses Priorities at Nomination Hearing
MAY 17, 2022

Leadership and Staff

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Andrea Travnicek
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
FEB 03, 2025 – Nominated
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Ned Mamula
Director
U.S. Geological Survey
FEB 11, 2025 – Nominated
David Applegate, USGS
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David Applegate
Chief Scientist
U.S. Geological Survey
JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed

Congressional Leaders

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Mike Simpson
Chair
House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
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Chellie Pingree
Ranking Member
House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
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Lisa Murkowski
Chair
Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jeff Merkley
Ranking Member
Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
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Bruce Westerman
Chair
House Natural Resources Committee
Jared Huffman
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Jared Huffman
Ranking Member
House Natural Resources Committee
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Mike Lee
Chair
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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Martin Heinrich
Ranking Member
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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S. 714
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
FEB 25, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 598
Unearth Innovation Act of 2025
FEB 13, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 453
Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act
FEB 06, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 900
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
JAN 31, 2025 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 755
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
JAN 28, 2025 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 5770
Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
DEC 23, 2024 – Became law
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Budget Tracker summary

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FY2025 U.S. Geological Survey
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FY2024 U.S. Geological Survey
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FY2023 U.S. Geological Survey
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FY2022 U.S. Geological Survey
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FY2021 U.S. Geological Survey

Related Committees

House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
House Natural Resources Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee