Leading Computing Organizations Urge Congress to Protect U.S. Research Investments
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications
In response to recent federal actions that threaten critical research funding, six leading organizations — including the Computing Research Association (CRA) — representing over 305,000 individuals in computing, information technology, and technical innovation have issued a joint statement urging Congress to protect the U.S. research enterprise.
Recent funding freezes, proposed budget cuts, and layoffs at key federal science agencies — including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH) — have introduced severe disruption and uncertainty into the research ecosystem. These actions put the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other critical fields at serious risk.
The joint statement calls on Congress to reject major cuts to science and research funding, citing the long-term economic and national security consequences of weakening the nation’s research infrastructure. The signatories emphasize that America’s leadership in emerging technologies is built upon a robust, federally supported research ecosystem—one that has historically delivered substantial returns on investment, fueled new industries, and driven economic growth.
Signatory Organizations:
- Academic Data Science Alliance (ADSA)
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation (CASC)
- Computing Research Association (CRA)
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
- USENIX – The Advanced Computing Systems Association
As a convening voice for the computing research community, CRA remains committed to advocating for strong federal investments in science and technology. We encourage computing researchers and institutions to engage with policymakers and reinforce the importance of protecting research funding.
For more updates on CRA’s policy efforts, visit the Computing Research Policy Blog.
