What’s being cut: Nearly half of NASA’s science budget, threatening climate monitoring, space exploration, and the jobs that power it all.

Why it matters: We all rely on NASA’s satellites for tracking storms, wildfires, and droughts, especially in communities already facing environmental risks.

Space inspires kids from all backgrounds to dream big in STEM. These cuts close doors, especially for students in under-resourced schools.

NASA science chiefs’ open letter | Mass departures at NASA

What’s being cut: Billions from the National Institutes of Health, slowing progress on cancer, diabetes, rare diseases, and public health.

Why it matters: No matter your age, background, or health status, NIH research drives new treatments and hope for millions, including those most often left behind in medical breakthroughs.

Community clinics and hospitals depend on NIH-funded research to care for patients of every race, gender, disability, and income level.

Bethesda Declaration: Open letter against cuts

What’s being cut: Deep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the National Weather Service.

Why it matters: Accurate weather forecasts save lives, especially for vulnerable communities facing hurricanes, floods, fires, and extreme heat.

Rural, urban, and coastal communities alike count on NOAA for climate resilience and disaster response. Without it, everyone’s at greater risk.

Flood deaths and staffing

What’s being cut: More than half the National Science Foundation’s budget affecting grants, scholarships, and STEM education.

Why it matters: Many Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and first-generation students rely on NSF programs to access science careers. Cuts mean fewer opportunities, fewer scholarships, and less innovation from diverse voices.

Universities, HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, and community colleges lose funding, hurting local economies and the next generation of problem-solvers.

AAU: University research leaders sound alarm

What’s being cut: Key public health agencies, clean energy research, and environmental protection programs.

Why it matters: Cuts to the CDC slow responses to disease outbreaks that disproportionately harm marginalized and underserved communities.

EPA cuts mean less oversight for clean air and water. Issues that impact low-income neighborhoods and communities of color first and worst.

Energy innovation keeps bills low and jobs growing, especially in communities transitioning from old industries.