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HR 9647·Federal·house

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.

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Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Jul 13, 2026

Summary

The bill bars the National Science Foundation from obligating or spending any federal money to reduce, remove, or decommission instruments that are part of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. It is intended to keep the ocean‑monitoring equipment in operation for scientific research. The measure is currently referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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