H.R. 3396 · 112th Congress

To abolish the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Joe Walsh
Introduced
2011-11-04
Latest action
2011-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

Summary

Abolishes the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Rescinds any unobligated funds that were appropriated for the activities of the Office. Requires such funds to be returned to the Treasury and used toward reducing the federal deficit.