FY21 House Appropriations Bill: National Science Foundation

The House is proposing to increase the National Science Foundation’s budget by 3% to $8.5 billion for fiscal year 2021, expanding research and education programs while maintaining level funding for major construction.

This summer, the House passed legislation that would increase the National Science Foundation’s budget in fiscal year 2021 by 3% to $8.5 billion, rejecting the Trump administration’s request for a 6% cut. With the pandemic disrupting this year’s appropriations process, the Senate has not released any of its counterpart spending proposals, including for NSF.

The House Appropriations Committee report accompanying the bill provides additional details on its priorities, which are summarized here. For detailed figures, consult the FYI Federal Science Budget Tracker.

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