2020 Federal Science and Technology Budget Hearing

• •The subcommittee held a hearing on July 24, 2019, regarding the 2020 appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies.
• •The fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill includes funding increases for NSF, NIST, NOAA, and NASA.
• •The committee prioritized funding for STEM education initiatives to increase participation across diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• •The committee expressed support for continued human presence in space and maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration.
• •Chairman Serrano criticized the administration's climate change policies, specifically the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and the handling of the Fourth National Climate Assessment.
• •The hearing addressed the resignation of Rod Schoonover following a dispute over his testimony regarding climate change security risks.
• •The subcommittee raised concerns regarding the management of scientific advisory boards and the relocation of science advisors outside of Washington, D.C.

The hearing outlines the legislative priorities and funding oversight for federal science agencies, including NASA, NSF, and NOAA, which impacts national research initiatives and STEM education programs.

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