H.R. 9647 — To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.

H.R. 9647 — To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to ensure the continued operation and funding of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, which involves a network of scientific instruments used for ocean research. The bill aims to prevent the National Science Foundation from using federal funds to reduce or shut down these instruments until a comprehensive review of their value and impact is conducted.