Guidance for May/June 2026 emails to US Senators on FY 2027 NSF funding

• Identify your Senators using the address where you register to vote
• Use the MAA NSF FY 2027 advocacy template email below to prepare your message at this stage of the appropriations process
• If you do not already have a staff contact in your Senators’ offices, use their website information to call the Senate offices to determine who on staff handles NSF appropriations and their email addresses
• Email your tailored NSF FY 2027 advocacy message to attention of those staff members
• Consider follow-up meeting and/or video/call.

Here is a sample email you can customize and send to your senators at this time. This is a critical time to weigh in as the Senate prepares to act on FY 2027 NSF funding levels and priorities.

Dear Senator [Insert appropriate name],

I am writing as the Senate Appropriations Committee advances Fiscal Year 2027 funding recommendations. Specifically, I urge you to support $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation in FY 2027 and to maintain strong funding for NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education. As you may know, the US House Appropriations Committee recommended a 20% reduction in FY 2027 NSF funding to $7 billion. I am deeply concerned this level of support would erode US competitiveness at a time when our global adversaries are accelerating their capabilities.

We also are also at a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes education and industry. NSF must play a leading role in supporting research and curriculum development that thoughtfully integrates AI into mathematics education. I respectfully ask that you support these NSF funding levels and consider the following report language.

Curriculum Development for Mathematics Education.—The Committee is aware of the critical nature of mathematics education for a globally competitive U.S. workforce and that generative AI presents an opportunity to improve performance. The Committee supports NSF efforts to advance mathematics curriculum and instruction through competitive research awards that enhance understanding of how to apply AI effectively.

Thank you again for your engagement on these issues. I would be pleased to provide any additional information.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your residential city/state]
[Your residential city/state]