The Senate is currently considering H.R. 2578, the Fiscal Year 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. The CJS bill funds the Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation (NSF)--two federal agencies essential to the organizations we represent. The Census Bureau provides accessible, accurate, and vital socio-economic and demographic data that population scientists use to study changes in the U.S. population and to inform research and research training activities. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an important source of federal discretionary grant funding that supports individual research awards, programs and surveys. During floor debate on H.R. 2578, I understand amendments may be offered that could undermine support or funding from these agencies. #GPAC2016#LettersandComments#NSF#Census