S.Amdt. 2478

As an analyst looking out for you and keeping our elected officials accountable, let us break down what this amendment actually does in plain language. Mr. Kim submitted amendment SA 2478, which adds special appropriations for the National Science Foundation and the Arctic Research Commission to the bill.

The amendment aims to add $10,490,200,000 in new funding for fiscal year 2026. This money stays available until September 30, 2029. It divides the money into specific amounts for different directorates, offices, and commissions.

Here is how the amendment breaks down the funding for the people's oversight:

• $1,130,000,000 for the Directorate for Biological Sciences.
• $1,286,000,000 for the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
• $1,732,000,000 for the Directorate for STEM Education.
• $1,112,000,000 for the Directorate for Engineering.
• $1,408,000,000 for the Directorate for Geosciences.
• $2,078,000,000 for the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
• $392,000,000 for the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
• $536,000,000 for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.
• $7,000,000 for the Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy.
• $102,000,000 for the Office of International Science and Engineering.
• $504,000,000 for the Office of Integrative Activities.
• $1,200,000 for the Arctic Research Commission.
• $186,000,000 for National Science Foundation operations and award management.
• $13,000,000 for the Office of the Inspector General.
• $4,000,000 for the National Science Board.

The amendment also sets rules for when these funds must be spent. Not less than 50 percent of the funds must be obligated by September 30, 2028, and 100 percent must be obligated by September 30, 2029. All associated outlays must happen by September 30, 2034.