"The Trump administration proposed unprecedented cuts to science agencies in 2026, only for Congress to reject those cuts and instead keep science spending relatively flat."
"Members of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee voted to cut the NSF's spending in 2027 by 20% and NOAA's by 5%."
"I disagree with this bill's approach, said Grace Meng, a Democrat representing New York. We should be doubling down on the investments in science."
"The bill right-sizes government while refocusing agencies on their core missions, said Tom Cole, a Republican from Oklahoma and chair of the full House appropriations committee."
The US House of Representatives is set to reject a proposal from the Trump administration to cut science spending. A House subcommittee has advanced a bill that proposes substantial cuts to science education and funding for agencies like the National Science Foundation. The Trump administration's budget proposal for 2027 includes drastic reductions, but Congress previously maintained science spending levels. The subcommittee voted to cut NSF spending by 20% and NOAA's by 5%, while keeping NASA's budget stable. The bill has received mixed support from Republicans and Democrats.
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