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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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Space Weather Sectors Need Better Data, Survey Finds

OCT 10, 2024

Tom Cole and Chuck Fleischmann at the FY25 Energy Water Bill markup

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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

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

Leadership and Staff

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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

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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

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. 5770

Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act

DEC 23, 2024 – Became law

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H.R. 7003

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2024

DEC 18, 2024 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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H.R. 4235

Wildfire Technology Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act

DEC 18, 2024 – Advanced by House Agriculture Committee

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S. 3606

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act

DEC 05, 2024 – Passed by Senate

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H.R. 2685

Mining Schools Act of 2023

NOV 20, 2024 – Advanced by House Natural Resources Committee

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S. 3631

Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024

NOV 19, 2024 – Advanced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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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