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1) Contact Congress now to express your support for public access to taxpayer-funded research and for this bill. Act now through the ATA Legislative Action Center.
2) Issue a public statement of support from your organization and share it widely with members, colleagues, and the media. Send a copy to sparc [at] arl [dot] org to be featured here.
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Call to action: Oppose H.R. 3699, a bill to block public access to publicly funded researchJan 6, 2012A new bill, The Research Works Act (H.R.3699), designed to roll back the NIH Public Access Policy and block the development of similar policies at other federal agencies, has been introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives. Supporters of public access need to speak out against this proposed legislation. We strongly urge you to contact these offices to express your opposition TODAY, or as soon as possible.
Act by April 14 to expand the NIH policyMar 24, 2011Incredibly, April 7, 2011 marks the third anniversary of the first U.S. policy to ensure public access to the published results of publicly funded research: that of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This milestone is a critical opportunity for public access supporters to press for the expansion of the successful NIH policy to other federal agencies. Please join us in calling on key policy makers to take advantage of this occasion and share letters no later than April 14, 2011.
The conclusion of Open Access Week 2010Oct 26, 2010An Open Access Week letter from SPARC
Momentum continues: Open Access Week 2010 beginsOct 21, 2010Leading researchers present the individual and collective benefits of free online access to research
The Open Access Week ChallengeSep 14, 2010We have an important opportunity with this year's OA Week to surface evidence of how Open Access to research is transforming the way research and scientific inquiry are conducted. Answer the challenge.
Call to action – Thank Chairman Clay for hosting the hearing on public accessSep 2, 2010All supporters of public access to publicly funded research are urged to please write to Chairman Clay to express thanks for taking this important step in Congress. Talking points and contact information are included for your use below. Your action is requested NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 17th.
VOTE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS as a priority for individual agencies -- by MARCH 19Mar 12, 2010LET THE AGENCIES KNOW PUBLIC ACCESS IS YOUR PRIORITY. Give strong comments a 5-star rating or submit your thoughts to any agency.
(Passed) DEADLINE THURSDAY - Let the White House know you support public access to publicly funded researchJan 19, 2010January 21 is the *final* deadline to submit comments in response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Request for Information (RFI) on public access to publicly funded research. Your input will be *critical* in helping the administration to form a deep and balanced view of stakeholders’ interest in ensuring public access.
Share your views on public access: New phase of discussion with the White House underway nowJan 3, 2010The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) now invites your input on the *management* of policies to deliver public access to the published results of taxpayer-funded research, to be submitted to the online discussion no later than TOMORROW, January 7, 2010.
CALL TO ACTION: Let the White House know you support public access to public funded researchDec 15, 2009All are urged to respond to this pivotal opportunity, as individuals and on behalf of institutions and organizations, NO LATER than January 21, 2010. Your input will be critical in helping the administration to form a deep and balanced view of stakeholders’ interest in ensuring public access to publicly funded research.
