Across its latest report and science budget tracker, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) has detailed the federal budgets for 16 agencies. By our count, four agencies saw an increase in funding, 11 had their budgets cut, and one was given the same budget as in 2023.
Science budgets increased overall in 2023 but faced cuts in 2024. Legislators were enthusiastic in 2023, resulting in boosts for agencies like the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology, which were later impacted by budget cuts.
Reducing federal science spending is a key focus for the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, impacting agencies like the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense's Basic Research. Agencies requested large boosts in funding but received cuts instead.
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