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Read. Follow. Verify.2020 Federal Science and Technology Budget Hearing
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript from a 2019 House hearing regarding the 2020 budget for science and technology agencies. The committee discussed federal research priorities, climate change policy, STEM education funding, and space exploration goals.
The hearing outlines the legislative priorities and funding oversight for federal science agencies, including NASA, NSF, and NOAA, which impacts national research initiatives and STEM education programs.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Science Agencies (NASA, NSF, NOAA, NIST)
These agencies are subject to the subcommittee's appropriations and oversight regarding their budgets and research agendas.
STEM Students and Educators
The committee's focus on STEM funding directly impacts the availability of resources and programs for these groups.
Key Facts
- The subcommittee held a hearing on July 24, 2019, regarding the 2020 appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies.
- The fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill includes funding increases for NSF, NIST, NOAA, and NASA.
- The committee prioritized funding for STEM education initiatives to increase participation across diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
- The committee expressed support for continued human presence in space and maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration.
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- Chairman Serrano criticized the administration's climate change policies, specifically the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and the handling of the Fourth National Climate Assessment.
- The hearing addressed the resignation of Rod Schoonover following a dispute over his testimony regarding climate change security risks.
- The subcommittee raised concerns regarding the management of scientific advisory boards and the relocation of science advisors outside of Washington, D.C.
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Climate Policy Tension
The transcript highlights a significant ideological divide between the House Appropriations Subcommittee and the executive branch regarding climate change research and reporting.
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