The U.S. House appropriations bill contains language that would block the implementation of the Nelson Memo, which ensures immediate, free access to taxpayer-funded research. ๐
If you are a US taxpayer, help us to oppose those changes and support the removal of Sec. 552.
Support #taxpayeraccess to research: write or call Congress or simply post on social media.
More guidelines below ๐
Taxpayers have the right to have free and immediate access to research funded by their taxes.
Sec. 552 of the CJS bill shuts the door on #taxpayeraccess to research!
US taxpayers, call on your representatives to remove Sec. 552.
Post your concerns about Section 552 of the House CJS bill on social media. We have sample language here to get the attention of your U.S. Sen./Rep. about how taxpayers deserve access to the science they fund. #taxpayeraccess
https://sparcopen.org/our-work/oppose-section-552-that-will-block-taxpayer-access-to-research/
We believe the public should have free and immediate access to research, especially when funded by taxpayers. ๐
The 2022 Nelson memo brought us close to this vision in the US, but now a new appropriations bill threatens to block its implementation.
If you are a US taxpayer and you believe that #taxpayeraccess to research is important, follow the guidelines below to support the removal of Sec. 552 from the House appropriations bill.
https://sparcopen.org/our-work/oppose-section-552-that-will-block-taxpayer-access-to-research/
We have a sample letter to write to your Congressional representative to express concern about Sec 552 of the House CJS bill. Do your part to advocate for #taxpayeraccess to research.
https://sparcopen.org/our-work/oppose-section-552-that-will-block-taxpayer-access-to-research/
The U.S. House appropriations bill contains language that would block the implementation of the Nelson Memo, which ensures immediate, free access to taxpayer-funded research. ๐
If you are a US taxpayer, help us to oppose those changes and support the removal of Sec. 552.
Support #taxpayeraccess to research: write or call Congress or simply post on social media.
More guidelines below ๐
https://buff.ly/43ToLli
Taxpayers have the right to have free and immediate access to research funded by their taxes.
Sec. 552 of the CJS bill shuts the door on #taxpayeraccess to research!
US taxpayers, call on your representatives to remove Sec. 552.
https://sparcopen.org/our-work/oppose-section-552-that-will-block-taxpayer-access-to-research/
Tell Congress to remove Sec. 552 of the House CJS bill. It shuts the door on #taxpayeraccess to research. The American public should be able to benefit from the research it funds. Take action now!
https://sparcopen.org/our-work/oppose-section-552-that-will-block-taxpayer-access-to-research/
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