House Republicans have introduced a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that proposes significant funding cuts to key federal agencies, including a 23% reduction for the National Science Foundation and steep cuts to NASA science and NOAA.
The bill also aims to eliminate thousands of federal law enforcement positions, sparking concerns among Democrats about public safety. While the US Patent and Trademark Office would see a funding boost, most science and justice agencies face major reductions. The proposed $76.8 billion bill is positioned as a move to strengthen national security and technological competition with China, but critics argue it undermines critical research and law enforcement capabilities.
The legislation has advanced in committee but faces partisan debate over its impact.
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