To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or...
To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9647, aims to prevent the National Science Foundation (NSF) from using federal funds to reduce the scope or shut down the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) instruments. These instruments are crucial for studying the ocean, and the bill seeks to ensure they remain operational.
The bill would affect the NSF and anyone involved in ocean research or the OOI. By stopping the NSF from defunding or decommissioning the OOI instruments, the bill hopes to maintain the flow of valuable scientific data and support ongoing research projects.
HB9647 was introduced on July 13, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for further review. The bill is currently in its early stages, with the next steps including committee consideration and potential amendments before it could move forward for a vote.
