H.R. 2208 would prevent the National Science Foundation (NSF) from laying off or involuntarily separating employees until Congress passes a full-year budget for fiscal year 2026. The moratorium applies to all NSF workers—including regular employees, temporary workers, and senior executives—though the Foundation could still fire individuals for misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The bill essentially freezes workforce reductions at NSF during the budget uncertainty period, protecting jobs while allowing the agency to remove employees for legitimate cause. The moratorium would expire once Congress enacts final appropriations for NSF for fiscal year 2026.
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