Frank Lucas Archives

MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 29: The logo of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seen at the Nation Hurricane Center on August 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images).

Tough budget decisions for NOAA in focus at House hearing

Cuts to the agency’s ocean observation system, weather research programs, and the National Weather Service were among concerns from lawmakers.

Jun 6, 2024 By Madison Alder

President Joe Biden signs the CHIPS and Science Act during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 9, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NSF, NIST appropriations cuts met with disappointment as Biden seeks increases

While the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other key CHIPS Act agencies would see boosts under Biden’s request, it still falls short…

Mar 15, 2024 By Madison Alder

House lawmakers optimistic about NAIRR legislation prospects as pilot moves forward

Sponsors of the legislation to authorize a national research resource for artificial intelligence told FedScoop they were optimistic about its path forward.

Feb 6, 2024 By Madison Alder

House Science panel advances National Quantum Initiative reauthorization

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed the legislation Wednesday. It goes next to the full chamber.

Nov 30, 2023 By Madison Alder

Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla. sit at a dark wooden table with microphones and papers atop it in a House hearing room. — Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla., testify during a hearing before the House Committee on Rules in July 2023. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to reauthorize National Quantum Initiative Act

The House bill would reauthorize a law aimed at bolstering quantum research after it expired Sept. 30.

Nov 3, 2023 By Madison Alder