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This bill, called the "American Innovation Act," aims to significantly increase and sustain funding for basic science research across five key federal agencies from fiscal years 2026 to 2036, with annual incremental budget increases. Specifically, the bill authorizes and appropriates substantial funding for the National Science Foundation (increasing from $9.7 billion in 2026 to $18.3 billion by 2035), the Department of Energy's Office of Science (growing from $8.9 billion to $16.6 billion), the Department of Defense science and technology programs (expanding from $23.1 billion to $43.4 billion), the National Institute of Standards and Technology's scientific research services (rising from $1.2 billion to $2.3 billion), and NASA's Science Mission Directorate (increasing from $7.9 billion to $14.8 billion). After 2036, the funding for each agency will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also includes provisions to exempt these appropriations from sequestration (automatic budget cuts) and ensures that the budgetary effects are not entered on standard government accounting scorecards. By providing predictable, long-term funding increases, the bill seeks to bolster national research capabilities and support sustained scientific innovation across multiple critical domains.

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