Proposed NOAA Budget Cuts Face Bipartisan Congressional Resistance
Bipartisan congressional leaders are mounting opposition to the Trump administration's proposed $1.6 billion reduction to NOAA's budget for fiscal year 2027, expressing particular concern about cuts that could severely impact fisheries management and oversight of marine commerce.
The $4.54 billion budget request represents a significant reduction from current funding levels, including proposed cuts of more than 40% to the National Marine Fisheries Service and nearly 60% to the National Ocean Service. The reductions have drawn criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers during an April 28 House Science, Space...
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