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Review of NOAA's 2020 Budget Request

Original title: A REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET REQUEST

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The proposed budget reduction of nearly $1 billion for NOAA could impact the agency's ability to provide weather forecasts, climate predictions, and environmental research services that are used by the public and various industries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

NOAA employees and researchers

The proposed budget cuts impact the funding available for research programs and grants managed by the agency.

General public

The public relies on NOAA for weather forecasts and climate data, which may be impacted by changes in agency funding.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

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Summary

This document is a transcript from a 2019 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The hearing focused on the administration's request for $4.5 billion, which represents an 18% decrease from the previous year's funding.

Key Facts

The proposed NOAA budget for Fiscal Year 2020 is $4.5 billion.
The proposed budget represents an 18% decrease from the $5.4 billion enacted in Fiscal Year 2019.
Every line office within NOAA is slated for a net decrease in their top-line budget under the proposal.
The budget includes significant cuts to NOAA research programs and extramural research grants.
The hearing took place on April 30, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
NOAA's mission includes climate and weather prediction, ocean and coastal management, and scientific research.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proposed budget for NOAA in 2020?

The administration requested $4.5 billion for NOAA in Fiscal Year 2020.

How does the 2020 request compare to the 2019 budget?

It is an 18% decrease from the $5.4 billion provided in the 2019 enacted budget.

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Proposed reduction in scientific research funding

The budget request explicitly targets research programs and extramural grants for significant cuts, signaling a potential shift in agency priorities.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Connected Entities

organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“The federal agency whose budget is under review.”Map →

personNeil Jacobs“Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction, te”Map →

personLizzie Fletcher“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Environment.”Map →

Sources

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