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May 26, 2026
FY2027 Appropriations Update: NASA, NOAA and NSF
Congress has taken its first formal step in pushing back against the Administration’s proposed cuts to science funding for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). The House Appropriations Committee’s FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) bill, released this month, recommends funding for NASA, NOAA, and NSF that rejects some of the most damaging elements of the President’s budget request—preserving key research programs, restoring critical infrastructure, and sending a clear signal …
