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Witness tells Energy and Natural Resources: Senate Committee proposed cuts show "disregard for science"
Summary
During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee proceeding, an unidentified witness said the budget under consideration would cut funding for two unnamed scientific institutions by "almost 40%" and "almost 60%," calling that a sign the budget reflects a disregard for science and urging Congress to respond differently.
A witness told the Energy and Natural Resources: Senate Committee that proposed federal budget cuts that would reduce funding for two unnamed scientific institutions by "almost 40%" and "almost 60%" signal a disregard for science.
"I think what you're hearing from Senator King and others on this panel is the fact that budgets are a reflection of our values," the witness said. The speaker said the cuts show "a disregard for science" and added, "You're you're saying we don't value science, and I I hope this Congress will send a very different message."
The witness framed the remarks as a values judgment about the budget under discussion, saying two of "the most preeminent" scientific institutions that have benefited the economy repeatedly would face sharp funding reductions. The witness did not name the institutions referenced in the percentages.
The remarks came as spoken testimony; the transcript does not record any formal motion, vote, or committee action tied to the comments. The committee exchange identified Senator King and other members as participants in the panel discussion but the witness did not identify the two institutions or provide dollar figures tied to the percentage reductions.
The comments reflect an objection to the proposal's scope as described by the witness and an appeal to congressional leaders to change course. No formal direction to staff or committee action was recorded in the transcript segment provided.
