Washington, April 3 -- Rep. George Whitesides issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) released the following statement in response to the release of the President's FY27 Budget Request for scientific agencies across the United States:

"The President's new budget defunding American science and innovation is dead on arrival, just like last year.

"As NASA astronauts are literally on their way to the Moon, showcasing the tremendous power of American innovation that the President claims to support, the Administration is actively trying to sabotage their mission and the dedicated team at NASA.

"After last year's full-scale assault on American science and innovation was rejected by a broad, bipartisan, ...