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Trump again proposes major cuts to federal science funding

The president's budget proposal would reduce federal support for research, but Congress decides how much money agencies receive.

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The brief

  • ■Trump is again seeking major reductions in federal science spending.
  • ■The proposed cuts are not final; Congress controls federal appropriations.
  • ■Federal research funding supports work at universities and government laboratories.

Why it matters

Federal science funding supports medical discoveries, technology and research jobs, so cuts could affect Americans' health and local economies.

President Donald Trump has again proposed major cuts to federal science spending as part of his administration's budget request. The request outlines White House priorities but does not itself change funding levels.

Congress must approve spending legislation before the proposed reductions can take effect. Federal science dollars support research at universities and government laboratories, and reductions could limit new projects, equipment purchases and opportunities for scientists in training.

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Sources

  • Science | AAAS
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