Blocks federal cuts to ocean research instruments until a full review is done.
This bill would stop the National Science Foundation from cutting funding or shutting down instruments used for ocean research. It would require the agency to keep these instruments fully running until a thorough review is completed. This review would involve input from scientists and people in coastal communities.
Today, the National Science Foundation could potentially reduce or shut down parts of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. If this bill became law, the NSF would be blocked from doing so until it completes a thorough review. This review must include input from scientists and coastal communities. It would also have to keep the Initiative running fully until that review is done.
HR 9647 · 119th Congress · July 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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