What does Preamble of Saving the OOI Act of 2026 do?

This Act prohibits the National Science Foundation from using Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Saving the OOI Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Saving the OOI Act of 2026.

What does NO NSF FUNDING TO DESCOPE OR DECOMMISSION THE OCEAN of Saving the OOI Act of 2026 do?

The National Science Foundation cannot use Federal funds to decommission or descope the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments until a thorough review is conducted. The review must include robust stakeholder engagement from the scientific and coastal communities. The Director of the National Science Foundation must maintain the Ocean Observatories Initiative with full operations until the review is completed.

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Saving the OOI Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/18/2026 · Introduced: 6/17/2026

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

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This bill prevents the National Science Foundation from reducing or ending the Ocean Observatories Initiative's operations using federal funds.
The National Science Foundation must conduct a comprehensive review of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including input from scientists and coastal communities.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative will continue operating at full capacity until the required review is finished.

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