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Senate Boosts Science Funding, Rejects Trump's Budget Cuts

1/16/2026

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Senate Boosts Science Funding

The U.S. Senate approved a budget bill with an 82-15 vote, increasing funding for federal science agencies and rejecting cuts proposed by President Trump.
The bill allocates $8.75 billion to the National Science Foundation and $24.44 billion to NASA, countering Trump's proposed reductions of 57% and 24%.
The legislation also includes funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and aims to enhance staffing for the National Weather Service.
Negotiations continue regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats advocating for reforms related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Congress must finalize spending by January 30, 2024, to prevent a government shutdown.

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Congress Rejects Trump's Cuts

Congress moves to reject U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed deep cuts to federal programs, including foreign aid and scientific research.
The House passed bills funding the State and Treasury Departments by a 341-to-79 vote.
Senator Patty Murray called Trump's budget "deeply unserious" and said bipartisan support is needed to avert a Senate filibuster.
This shift follows a partisan clash that produced the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

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Senate Boosts Science Funding

The U.S. Senate approved a budget bill with an 82-15 vote, increasing funding for federal science agencies and rejecting cuts proposed by President Trump.
The bill allocates $8.75 billion to the National Science Foundation and $24.44 billion to NASA, countering Trump's proposed reductions of 57% and 24%.
The legislation also includes funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and aims to enhance staffing for the National Weather Service.
Negotiations continue regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats advocating for reforms related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Congress must finalize spending by January 30, 2024, to prevent a government shutdown.

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