(Science, Aeronautics, and Technology) Senate Rpt.107-222 VA-HUD Appropriations Bill 2003
SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS, and TECHNOLOGY
- Appropriations, 2002 – $8,047,800,000
- Budget estimate, 2003 – 8,844,500,000
- Committee recommendation – 9,044,500,000
Program Description
NASA’s “Science, aeronautics and technology” account provides
funding for science, aeronautics and technology activities supporting
the Agency. These activities include space science, biological and
physical research, Earth science, aerospace technology and academic
programs. This appropriation also provides for salaries and related
expenses (including travel); design, repair, rehabilitation, and
modification of facilities and construction of new facilities;
maintenance and operation of facilities; and other operations activities
supporting science, aeronautics, and technology programs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Committee recommends $9,044,500,000 for the Science, Aeronautics
and Technology account, an increase of $200,000,000 above the
President’s request and $996,700,000 above the fiscal year 2002 enacted
level.
