Foster Condemns Firing of 168 National Science Foundation Employees

February 18, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "Firing 168 National Science Foundation employees is a devastating loss of expertise and institutional knowledge, especially at an agency that contributes so much valuable research on everything from public health to our national defense," said Foster . "In an era driven by rapid scientific advancement, this action, along with the numerous other attacks on science from the Trump Administration, will hinder innovation and threaten our nation's global competitiveness." ### Issues : Foreign Affairs and National Security Science and Technology