NSF & Congress
Final Action Completed on Omnibus Appropriations for FY18

On March 23, the President signed into law the omnibus appropriations bill that funds the federal government for the rest of fiscal year (FY) 2018, which ends on September 30. The House passed the measure by a vote of 256 to 167 on March 22, and Senate approval came early the next day in a 65-to-32 vote.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, (Public Law 115-141) provides $1.3 trillion to fund the federal government. Title III covers funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other science agencies. The measure provides $7.8 billion for NSF, an increase of $295.14 million, or 3.9 percent, above the FY 2017 appropriation. It provides $6,334 million for the Research and Related Activities (RRA) account; $902 million for the Education and Human Resources (EHR) account; $183 million for the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) account; $329 million for the Agency Operations and Award Management (AOAM) account; $4 million for the National Science Board (NSB) account; and $15 million for the Office of Inspector General (OIG) account.
NSF FY 2018 Enacted Appropriations
(Dollars in Millions)
FY 2018 President's Budget |
FY 2018 Enacted |
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Biological Sciences |
672.11 |
754.63 |
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Computer and Information Science and Engineering |
838.92 |
960.64 |
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Engineering |
833.49 |
972.16 |
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Geosciences |
783.31 |
905.88 |
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Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
1,219.43 |
1,497.93 |
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Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
244.02 |
249.31 |
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International Science and Engineering |
44.02 |
48.99 |
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Polar Programs |
338.18 |
422.14 |
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U.S. Antarctic Logistical Support Activities |
71.00 |
71.00 |
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Integrative Activities |
315.74 |
450.37 |
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U.S. Arctic Research Commission |
1.43 |
1.43 |
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Total, Research and Related Activities |
5,361.65 |
6,334.48 |
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Education and Human Resources |
760.55 |
902.00 |
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Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction |
182.80 |
182.80 |
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Agency Operations and Award Management |
328.51 |
328.51 |
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Inspector General |
15.01 |
15.20 |
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National Science Board |
4.37 |
4.37 |
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TOTAL NSF |
6,652.89 |
7,767.36 |
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Totals may not add due to rounding.
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