US Scientists Rally Against Proposed 2027 Budget Cuts Targeting NASA, NSF, and NIH

Key Points

• Proposed cuts include a 23% reduction to NASA's budget and a 54.7% cut to the NSF.
• Scientists and medical advocates are actively lobbying Congress to reject the budget plan.
• The budget proposal threatens long-term US leadership in scientific research and space exploration.

Full Details

The White House's FY 2027 budget proposal, released on April 3, 2026, has sparked widespread opposition from the US scientific community. The plan calls for severe reductions in funding for key agencies, including a 54.7% cut to the National Science Foundation (NSF), a 52.4% reduction for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a 23% cut to NASA, and a 13% decline for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). During their annual Congressional visit, astronomers and other scientists advised against the NASA cuts, while medical advocates specifically requested sustained NIH funding. This coordinated effort highlights the broad concern across disciplines about the potential long-term damage to US scientific leadership and innovation.