$25 Billion Investment to Restore and Modernize National Science Laboratories.
This law authorizes $25 billion over five years (2026-2030) for major repairs and modernization of critical infrastructure at U.S. National Laboratories. The goal is to ensure these facilities can conduct world-leading scientific research, support new technologies, and maintain safe, efficient operations. The bill also requires the development of a 10-year plan to align laboratories with future science and energy missions.
Key points
Authorizes $5 billion annually for five years to address deferred maintenance and upgrade critical infrastructure (roads, utilities, research facilities, computing capabilities).
Requires the Department of Energy to develop a new 10-year strategy for managing facilities to support current and future science and energy missions.
The funding aims to support cutting-edge research, maintain operational safety, and improve the environmental sustainability of the labs.
Status:
Introduced
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