This bill prioritizes and increases funding for basic science research across several federal agencies over the next decade.
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions from approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The restrictions include easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed that was executed on April 27, 2012. The deed conveyed land from Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.
1. The bill allocates nearly $10 billion to the National Science Foundation for 2026, increasing each year. 2. Funding for the Department of Energy's Office of Science will reach over $8 billion in 2026 and grow annually. 3. The Department of Defense will receive over $23 billion for science and technology programs starting in 2026. 4. The National Institute of Standards and Technology will get $1.2 billion in 2026, with yearly increases planned. 5. Funding increases will adjust based on inflation to ensure research keeps pace with rising costs.
This bill affects scientists, researchers, and students in fields related to science and technology.