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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 Agencies Face Backlogs Following Record-long Shutdown
NOV 14, 2025
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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

Leadership and Staff

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Andrea Travnicek
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
SEP 18, 2025 – Confirmed en bloc by 51-47 vote
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Ned Mamula
Director
U.S. Geological Survey
OCT 07, 2025 – Confirmed en bloc by 51-47 vote
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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H.R. 3168
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
JUL 21, 2026 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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H.R. 7889
Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2026
JUL 15, 2026 – Advanced by House Natural Resources Committee
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H.R. 9646
Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026
JUL 13, 2026 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 9640
Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
JUL 09, 2026 – Introduced in House
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S. 4870
Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
JUN 23, 2026 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 3857
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
JUN 10, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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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