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USGS nominee pledges to protect data and expand mapping as senators press on proposed cuts and past statements
Summary
Dr. Ned Mamula, President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Geological Survey, pledged to prioritize geologic mapping, data preservation and mission continuity if confirmed. Senators raised concerns about proposed budget cuts to USGS programs, potential politicization of agency science, and the importance of water and critical‑minerals data.
Dr. Ned Mamula, nominated to be director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 13 that he would "uphold the USGS mission" and make geologic mapping and long‑term data integrity a priority if confirmed.
During questioning, several senators pressed Dr. Mamula about the agency’s role in critical‑minerals assessments and long‑term water data. Senator John Hickenlooper highlighted the importance of USGS water science to drought‑prone western states and asked whether Mamula would prioritize maintaining and expanding the agency’s measurement systems. Mamula…
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