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Requires the Department of Energy to fund and plan restoration, deferred maintenance, and modernization projects at DOE National Laboratories through FY2030 and authorizes $5 billion a year for FY2026–FY2030 to carry out those projects. Sets rules for how funds are allocated (at least one-third managed by the Office of Science), requires annual project lists tied to the President’s budget, and directs the Secretary to produce a facilities and infrastructure strategy and 10-year reconfiguration plans for each lab and single-purpose facility.
The bill directs substantial new funding to modernize and maintain Department of Energy national laboratory infrastructure—boosting research capacity, safety, and potential commercialization—while obligating taxpayers to about $25 billion over five years and creating risks of cost overruns and reduced budget flexibility for other DOE programs.
Scientists and researchers will receive upgraded laboratory space, computing, and user facilities through $5 billion per year (FY2026–2030), improving research capacity and enabling larger or more advanced projects.
Scientists, federal employees, and facility users will face reduced safety and reliability risks because National Laboratories receive dedicated funds to address deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure.
Scientists, technology firms, and the public may benefit from accelerated innovation and greater potential for technology commercialization as improved lab infrastructure supports new science and energy missions.
Taxpayers will face increased federal spending obligations of roughly $25 billion over five years to fund the program.
Scientists and taxpayers risk delays and higher costs if large construction and modernization projects experience cost overruns or schedule slips, which could postpone expected scientific benefits.
Federal program offices and stakeholders may have reduced flexibility because at least one-third of funds are required to be redirected to the Office of Science, potentially crowding out other DOE priorities.
Introduced July 17, 2025 by Bill Foster · Last progress July 17, 2025