We monitor, assess, and conduct targeted science research
so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.
so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.
Congressional
Recent congressional statements that inform the public about the role and relevance of our science in the public policy debate.
Official Statements
Official Statements
Statement of the Department of the Interior Statement of the Department of the Interior
before the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee of the House Committee on Natural Resources on H.R. 7889, Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025
Statement of the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior Statement of the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
before the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee of the House Committee on Natural Resources on several hazards authorities
Statement of Dr. Colin Williams, Mineral Resources Program Coordinator, U.S. Geological Survey Statement of Dr. Colin Williams, Mineral Resources Program Coordinator, U.S. Geological Survey
before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on H.R. 7662 Critical Minerals Security Act and H.R. 7807 Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act
Congressional Contacts
For Congressional contacts, please visit the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs.