The main purpose of this legislation, known as the "Saving NSF's Workforce Act," is to prevent job cuts at the National Science Foundation (NSF). It aims to protect the workforce at the NSF during a critical funding period, ensuring that employees are not laid off or separated from their positions without just cause. The key provisions of this legislation include a moratorium on any reduction in force at the NSF until after the full-year budget for the fiscal year 2026 is approved.