Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President’s Anti-Science Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) released the following statement in response to the release of the President's FY27 Budget Request for scientific agencies across the United States:

"The President's new budget defunding American science and innovation is dead on arrival, just like last year.

"As NASA astronauts are literally on their way to the Moon, showcasing the tremendous power of American innovation that the President claims to support, the Administration is actively trying to sabotage their mission and the dedicated team at NASA.

"After last year's full-scale assault on American science and innovation was rejected by a broad, bipartisan, bicameral coalition - Trump has yet again gone along with Russ Vought's misguided goal to demolish our scientific agencies and drive technical leadership to other countries.

"When will they learn? Congress understands that science is what creates new cures, creates new jobs, and inspires the next generation. And Congress will reject this terrible budget."

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