Public Policy Committee Report Supporting Evidence-Based Policy Through Public Comments

摘要

During the past year, we have highlighted ways that BSA members can support sciencefriendly candidates and legislation to increase the capacity for botanical expertise in the federal workforce (PSB 65[1]: 2019). Winners of this year’s (BSA) Public Policy Awards, (ASPT) Congressional Visits Day Award and (BSA/ASPT) Botany Advocacy Leadership Award have also described their experiences reaching out to elected officials (PSB 65[2]: 2019). Another way our members have engaged in public policy is by providing public comments on proposed rules or rule changes.