Congress Rejects Trump's Proposed Cuts to Climate and Weather Research Funding

Congress is set to counter President Trump's proposed significant cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA's Earth science programs. The proposed budget aimed to eliminate NOAA's research laboratories and cancel critical weather and climate satellite programs, which are essential for accurate forecasting and climate monitoring. Instead, the House has passed a funding bill that preserves NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and allocates $634 million for it, countering the administration's zero funding proposal. Although NOAA and NASA will not see an increase in funding, the bipartisan support highlights the importance of maintaining climate science and meteorology in the face of proposed cuts. This decision is crucial for ensuring the continuation of vital research and accurate weather forecasting, especially after recent staffing challenges at the National Weather Service.

Key Details: • House passed a funding bill to support NOAA and NASA's climate research. • The bill allocates $634 million for NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. • NOAA's overall funding remains at $6.17 billion, the same as in 2025. • Congress is addressing staffing shortages at the National Weather Service to improve forecasting accuracy.