Congressman Eric Burlison requests an investigation into federal funding for NASEM over concerns of bias and misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Burlison leads investigation request: Congressman Eric Burlison, accompanied by ten House colleagues, urged an investigation into federal funding allocated to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). Concerns raised include allegations of bias, conflicts of interest, and potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
Concerns about research integrity: The letter expresses fears that taxpayer-funded research might be leveraged to support political agendas instead of independent scientific analysis. Burlison emphasized the importance of maintaining trust and accountability in federally funded research institutions.
Call for funding review: Burlison and his colleagues suggest that the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review NASEM’s eligibility for federal grants, highlighting an $84 million funding allocation by DOT in 2024. Co-signers voiced similar concerns regarding scientific integrity and the potential impact on policy and litigation.
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Eric Burlison Fundraising
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- H.R.8602: To repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.
- H.R.8324: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations on contributions to health savings accounts, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7525: Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act
- H.R.7388: Smart Space Act of 2026
- H.R.6734: Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
- H.R.6023: Government Shutdown Efficiency Act
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