What happens in Congress after the midterm elections, and what should the scientific community be watching?

This AIP Policy Webinar will explain how the transition from one Congress to the next shapes the agenda for federal research funding and policy.

Designed for a general scientific audience, the program will focus on institutional processes and practical considerations. It will conclude with an extended audience Q&A.

Join the conversation on Nov. 16, 2026 @ 2 pm ET — register today !

The discussion will:

• Examine the lame-duck session and what it could mean for pending legislation and appropriations
• Explain how committee assignments, leadership, and priorities take shape in a new Congress, including what changes if control of either chamber shifts
• Highlight opportunities for scientists and scientific societies to engage with Congress during the transition and beyond.

Speakers:

• Lindsay Milliken, Associate Director, Public Policy Research and Analysis, AIP
• Jacob Taylor, Senior Editor for Science Policy, AIP
• Brittany Webster, Assistant Director, Science Policy & Government Relations, AGU
• Laura Lyon, Senior Specialist, Policy and Engagement, AIP