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MI HR0218
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Paul Opsommer
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AI Summary
- Calls on Congress to fund the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University at its full scheduled appropriation level of $55 million for fiscal year 2013
- Notes that the White House proposed only $22 million in funding, less than half the amount needed to maintain construction schedule and begin scientific operations
- Argues that full funding is more cost-effective than underfunding, which would extend the project timeline and increase overall costs despite previous $500 million scope reduction
- Compares FRIB funding unfavorably to the $150 million proposed for the ITER fusion project in France, stating U.S. interests are better served by funding domestic scientific research
- Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize Congress to fund the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University to its full scheduled appropriation level.
Congress
Last Action
Adopted
4/26/2012
Committee Referrals
Energy And Technology3/22/2012
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