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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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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
A USGS scientist collects a gas sample on the flank of Akutan Volcano in Alaska
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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
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USGS Nominee David Applegate Discusses Priorities at Nomination Hearing
MAY 17, 2022
FY22 Budget Proposals: USGS
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FY22 Budget Outlook: U.S. Geological Survey
NOV 19, 2021
Pelosi signs Infrastructure Act
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New Infrastructure Law to Provide Billions to Energy Technology Projects
NOV 09, 2021
NETL Director Brian Anderson, Sen. Joe Manchin, and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at NETL's West Virginia facility
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Manchin Pitches Energy Technology Initiatives for Infrastructure Funding Bill
JUL 09, 2021
USGS scientists conducted near-shore bathymetric surveys on Cape Cod National Seashore in February 2021.
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FY22 Budget Request: U.S. Geological Survey
JUN 24, 2021
A USGS hydrologic technician measures streamflow in the Blackfoot River near Henry, Idaho, in 2014.
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Final FY21 Appropriations: U.S. Geological Survey
FEB 10, 2021

Leadership

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Michael Brain
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
JUL 19, 2023 – Appointed acting assistant secretary
David Applegate, USGS
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David Applegate
Director
U.S. Geological Survey
AUG 04, 2022 – Confirmed by voice vote
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Geoffrey Plumlee
Chief Scientist
U.S. Geological Survey
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Sarah Ryker
Associate Director, Energy and Minerals
U.S. Geological Survey
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Don Cline
Associate Director, Water Resources
U.S. Geological Survey
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Michael Grimm
Associate Director, Natural Hazards
U.S. Geological Survey
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Kevin Gallagher
Associate Director, Core Science Systems
U.S. Geological Survey
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Anne Kinsinger
Associate Director, Ecosystems
U.S. Geological Survey

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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Jeff Merkley
Chair
Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
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Lisa Murkowski
Ranking Member
Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
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Bruce Westerman
Chair
House Natural Resources Committee
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Raúl Grijalva
Ranking Member
House Natural Resources Committee
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Joe Manchin
Chair
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
John Barrasso
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John Barrasso
Ranking Member
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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H.R. 5457
Carbon Dioxide Removal Research and Development Act
SEP 14, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 4235
Wildfire Technology Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act
JUN 21, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 3514
Domestic Uranium Saves America Act
MAY 18, 2023 – Introduced in House
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S. 1576
Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies (CREST) Act of 2023
MAY 11, 2023 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 2855
Sinkhole Mapping Act
APR 25, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 2685
Mining Schools Act
APR 18, 2023 – Introduced in House
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Budget Tracker summary

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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
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FY2020 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