Zoe Lofgren: “Now they have reached NOAA where they're wreaking havoc on the scientific and regulatory systems that protect American…”

It unfortunately is no surprise a president who has attacked NSF from day one would seek to destroy the board that helps guide the foundation.

The NSB is apolitical. It advises the president on the future of NSF,

My fear is that the chaos the new administration is sowing will be enough to leave our science and technology enterprise in ruins, with Chinese Communist leaders in Beijing popping champagne corks.

We have no further requests, so I am happy to urge all Members to vote for the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.