House Science Committee Democrats pushed for answers on possible redirection of NSF funds, slowed grantmaking, and allegations of coordination with DOGE and the White House.

There are now 20 federal agencies on board with the Genesis Mission as a whole-of-government approach takes shape.

And, legislation to modernize federal procurement passes House after stalling last Congress

Hubs in Maine and Missouri were the only two projects to receive awards again after a Trump administration decision to rescind funds last year.

Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling said the DOL, National Science Foundation and Education Department are working on developing the curriculum for U.S. students.

The discussion draft would authorize $100 million per fiscal year for a Center for AI Standards and Innovation and calls for oversight in government AI adoption.

The bipartisan, bicameral AI Grand Challenges Act would task NSF with overseeing $1 million competitions where innovators use AI to solve problems in health, energy, cyber and…

The Expanding AI Voices Act would codify and grow the National Science Foundation’s ExpandAI program, bringing tech opportunities to underserved institutions and areas.

An agency official says challenges are coming into focus as NSF positions itself as a “collaborative” and “complementary” player in the Energy Department-led Genesis Mission.

The bipartisan legislation from Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Todd Young, R-Ind., would refresh the federal program for the first time since its 2023 expiration.