US House approves two “for the Future” Acts
NSF for The Future Act, (H.R. 2225) reauthorizes NSF at $75 billion over five years and would create a new directorate to address “societal and national challenges.” The bill also would expand several initiatives to broaden participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and careers. The vote was 345-67.
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act (H.R. 3593) reauthorizes the Energy Department Office of Science research programs at more than $95 billion. The bill would direct the department to update facilities and pursue research related to infectious disease response, biological and environmental science, and advanced computing. The vote was 351-68.