Senate panel approves increased funding for science agencies.

"Senate panel supports increased funding for science agencies" — Science (AAAS) News · United States

14 Nov 2026Single source

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The U.S. Senate has approved a spending bill that would increase funding for several major science agencies for fiscal year 2027, including a 1.3% rise to $6.2 billion for and rejections of the administration's proposed cuts to science offices. The bill also includes language questioning Trump administration policies on science, signaling a bipartisan pushback against proposed reductions. This is a key step in the annual budget process, but the final numbers will depend on negotiations with the House and the President.

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The claim is solid, sourced from a Science (AAAS) News article published November 13, 2026, which reports on the Senate committee's

Senate panel approves increased funding for science agencies.

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