Senate Appropriations Committee Votes on Amendment to Restore NSF Grants
Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20251 min2,782 views
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- ❌ The amendment, introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin, was not agreed upon by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- 📊 The final vote count was 14 'yes' votes and 15 'no' votes.
Purpose of the Amendment
- 💡 The amendment aimed to restore grant funds to the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- ⚠️ These funds were previously cancelled by the Trump administration.
Legislative Context
- 📜 The vote took place during a markup of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill.
- 🤝 The amendment was discussed in the context of potential negotiations, with some suggesting it would be stronger if included in the base bill.
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