US lawmakers vote to cut science spending—but reject Trump’s sweeping reductions

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May 1, 2026, 3:45 PM

• •House subcommittee approved a bill cutting NSF spending by 20% in 2027.
• •The bill keeps NASA's overall budget at current levels, but reduces science funding.
• •Democrats express concerns about cuts to science education.
• •The White House Office of Management and Budget could still delay spending authorization.

A US House subcommittee voted to cut science spending, notably reducing the National Science Foundation's budget by 20% while preserving NASA's overall funding. This decision follows President Trump's rejected proposals for drastic cuts to several key science agencies. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, now moves to the full appropriations committee, with the Senate yet to present its own spending bill. Concerns were raised about the impact on science education and potential delays in research funding due to actions by the White House Office of Management and Budget.

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