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Congress Demands Release of Delayed 2026 Research Funds

3/1/2026

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Members of Congress urge the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release 2026 research funds.
The OMB has restricted spending to essential expenses, slowing grants.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued 30% of its grants this year, while the National Science Foundation (NSF) fell 20%.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) faces restrictions on ten programs, delaying missions, and lawmakers warn of broader funding shifts.

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Members of Congress urge the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release 2026 research funds.
The OMB has restricted spending to essential expenses, slowing grants.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued 30% of its grants this year, while the National Science Foundation (NSF) fell 20%.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) faces restrictions on ten programs, delaying missions, and lawmakers warn of broader funding shifts.