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🚀 Congress Pushes Back on Proposed NASA Budget Cuts
Despite a proposal from the Trump administration to slash NASA’s funding by nearly 25%, both House and Senate subcommittees have approved budget bills that keep the agency’s FY2026 funding nearly flat at ~$24.8B. While “flat” may feel like a cut in real terms, the move signals strong bipartisan support for NASA’s science, tech, and exploration programs—including Artemis, SLS, and Orion.
Key Highlights:
✅House and Senate reject $6B in cuts, restoring NASA’s full budget
✅Senate preserves $7.3B for science; House allocates $6B—still above the White House’s proposed $3.9B
✅$9.7B earmarked for exploration—25% increase over last year
✅Commercial spaceflight and Earth science also see vital support
🎯 Bottom line: Lawmakers aim to defend U.S. space leadership and avoid abrupt mission cancellations. The budget faces more hurdles ahead, but for now NASA’s future looks protected.
Learn more here: ow.ly/QlWK50WregM
#NASA #SpacePolicy #ScienceFunding #SpaceExploration #Congress #STEM #Artemis #SLS #Orion #InnovationLeadership #BudgetUpdate
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🚢 Defense Budget Delivers for Hampton Roads
The Senate’s latest defense bill includes over $700M for major military construction projects in Hampton Roads, plus a 3.8% raise for service members and $8.5B for U.S. shipbuilding—a strategic investment in naval capabilities.
Local Highlights:
✅$380M for housing at Naval Station Norfolk
✅$188M to modernize Dry Dock 3 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
✅$93M for electrical system upgrades
✅Funding for child development centers, fuel maintenance docks & more
Sen. Tim Kaine calls it a strong bipartisan win for Virginia priorities, ships, subs, and servicemembers.
Learn more here: ow.ly/sGO950WrfhE
#DefenseBudget #HamptonRoads #MilitaryInvestment #NavalShipyard #SenateNews #Infrastructure #VirginiaDefense #MilitarySupport #LinkedInNews
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