House Pushes FY27 Appropriations Amid Fights
Key Questions
What is the status of NASA's budget in the House FY27 appropriations?
The House Appropriations Committee approved a flat $24.4 billion budget for NASA, including protections for key missions. This maintains current funding levels amid ongoing debates.
What key issues were debated in the House appropriations process?
Debates included grilling North Dakota Gov. Burgum on Interior 'Energy Dominance' and DC projects, Kash Patel's FBI testimony, a VA marijuana access amendment for vets, blocks on land sales by Merkley/Wyden, and a stalling housing bill over investor rules.
What recent legislation passed the House related to appropriations?
Year-round E15 legislation passed the House, though its future in the Senate is uncertain. HR 8819 requires federal agencies to use Artificial Intelligence Risk management frameworks.
House approps approve flat $24.4B NASA budget with mission protections; Burgum grilled on Interior 'Energy Dominance,' DC projects; Kash Patel FBI testimony; VA marijuana vet access amendment to floor; Merkley/Wyden blocks land sales; housing bill stalls on investor rules.