§18647 Science Laboratories Infrastructure Program

Summary

The Director must run a program to make Office of Science labs safer, more efficient, and ready to do research. The work can fix or replace spaces and buildings that no longer work, update utility systems, remove extra or unsafe facilities, and build modern labs that need controlled environments. The Director may use many funding tools, like capital projects, minor construction, energy or utility contracts, alternative financing, or regular expense funds. Each year through fiscal year 2027, when the President’s budget is sent, the Secretary must give the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, House Appropriations Committee, and House Science, Space, and Technology Committee a list of projects with descriptions and funding plans. Up to $550,000,000 is authorized for each fiscal year 2023 through 2027 from Office of Science funds.