Lofgren urges NSF to explain why over $1.4 billion in congressionally approved research funds went unspent.
Quiver AI Summary
Lofgren questions NSF spending: Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren said she sent a letter to Brian Stone, NSF’s chief of staff, asking for an explanation of more than $1 billion in congressionally approved funds that she says were not spent by the end of fiscal 2026.
She cites budget concerns: In the letter, Lofgren said NSF “violated Congress’ power of the purse” by not spending $1.4 billion, which she described as nearly 20% of the agency’s research budget. She said the committee has not been given a full explanation for the unspent funds.
Broader implications raised: Lofgren also said the withheld money appears similar to funding reportedly being redirected to other White House-backed research priorities, and said the cut could significantly affect the U.S. research enterprise. The letter was posted publicly by her office.
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