Louise Slaughter: “I support this open rule that will allow us to consider H.R. 1273, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act.…”

“I support this open rule that will allow us to consider H.R. 1273, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act. The National Science Foundation contributes to the advancement of biological sciences, geosciences, mathematical and physical sciences, as well as scientific research and educational programs. In my own district of Rochester, NY, last year the NSF awarded $13 million in grants to support both basic and scientific research and high-tech development. Ninety-six NSF grants enabled scientists in my district to pursue critical work and optical science and engineering, advanced manufacturing technologies and virtual reality programs which can replace the real world in testing and debugging a system. The NSF is the foundation for the countless scientific and technological advances that enable us to compete in the global economy. We should pass this bill, which provides continued funding for the NSF. I urge my colleagues to support this open rule.”