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In addition, NASA would report to Congress more frequently and work with organizations like the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the National Academies to review NASA’s effectiveness.

The bill also alters the budgets of existing divisions within NASA. Specifically, it:

Significantly decreases funding for NASA’s Earth Science Division;
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