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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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Science Agency Leases in Limbo Amid Downsizing Drive by GSA and DOGE
APR 04, 2025
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Agencies Closing Science Advisory Committees
MAR 20, 2025
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Judges Order Immediate Re-hiring of Fired Probationary Employees
MAR 14, 2025
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USGS Faces Potential Office Closures
MAR 12, 2025
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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

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

Recent Bill Actions

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S. 1463
Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act of 2025
JUN 05, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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S. 1626
National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
MAY 21, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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H.R. 3168
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
MAY 01, 2025 – Introduced in House
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S. 320
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
APR 30, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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S. 714
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
APR 30, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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H.R. 2969
Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act of 2025
APR 17, 2025 – Introduced in House
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Budget Tracker summary

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FY2026 U.S. Geological Survey
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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

Related Committees

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