Investigate Trump’s Firing of National Science Board Members

Trump just fired members of the National Science Board — a body meant to provide independent oversight of federal science — and replaced expertise with political control.

The National Science Board helps guide priorities for the National Science Foundation, shaping billions of dollars in research funding that impacts everything from climate science to public health to technological innovation. It exists to ensure that decisions are driven by evidence, not politics.

But now, that independence is under threat. By removing board members, Trump is sending a clear message: scientific expertise can be sidelined if it doesn’t align with political goals. That puts critical research — and the public good it serves — at risk.

Tell the House Science Committee: Launch an immediate investigation into Trump’s firing of National Science Board members and protect the independence of U.S. science.

When political interference replaces independent oversight, the consequences don’t stay in Washington. It affects how we respond to climate disasters, how we prepare for public health threats, and how we invest in the future of American innovation.

The House Science Committee has the authority to investigate these firings, hold hearings, and demand accountability. If they act, they can expose political interference and help safeguard the integrity of federally funded science. If they stay silent, it sets a dangerous precedent: that scientific institutions can be reshaped at will for political gain.

Add your name to demand accountability and defend independent science before it’s too late.

The petition to the House Science Committee reads: "Launch an immediate investigation into Donald Trump’s firing of National Science Board members, hold hearings to determine whether political interference has compromised scientific independence, and take action to protect the integrity of the National Science Foundation and its governing bodies."