Rosa DeLauro: “And I know you are aware our global R&D funding forecast was published in 2011, showed a decline in U.S. research…”

When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.

Not only is freezing the money in this proposal illegal, but the administration has also clearly been unlawfully impounding funds all year just to get to this point.

These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense.

This $10 million federal investment will make a drastic difference in the lives of young people, ensuring that they have the science-backed tools needed to read proficiently.