The main purpose of this legislation is to protect jobs at the National Science Foundation (NSF) by preventing any layoffs or reductions in force until the funding for the fiscal year 2026 is secured. This is aimed at ensuring the stability and continuity of the workforce at the NSF during a critical time when budget decisions are being made. The key provision of this legislation is a moratorium on any reductions in force at the NSF. This means that the NSF cannot lay off employees or reduce its workforce until full-year funding for the upcoming fiscal year is approved.