Reps. Bishop, Moolenaar Applaud House Appropriations Approval of Legislation to Fund FRIB at MSU
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Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08), whose district includes Michigan State University (MSU), and Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statements after the House Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, meeting the funding request of $75 million for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at MSU.
Congressman Bishop said, "The House Appropriations Committee's action today is a positive step towards securing America's role as a global leader in nuclear and medical research, and it's happening right here in Michigan's Eighth District. I applaud Congressman Moolenaar and my colleagues on the committee for continuing the funding of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University. Once finished, FRIB is anticipated to serve more than 1,400 highly-skilled researchers--creating major economic growth for our community and state. I will continue working with Congress and the administration to ensure FRIB remains funded and on schedule for completion."
Congressman Moolenaar said, "This funding supports world-class research at Michigan State and it is already bringing talent, jobs, and millions of dollars to mid-Michigan. I look forward to seeing FRIB construction continue at MSU and I appreciate Congressman Bishop's help in making this funding possible."
FRIB is a priority for Rep. Bishop. As such, he has led multiple letters to the House Appropriations Committee, requesting full funding for FRIB and voting accordingly.
DELEGATION LETTER: To House Appropriations Committee on March 17, 2015 -- requesting full funding
DELEGATION LETTER: To House Appropriations Committee on March 15, 2016 -- requesting full funding
DELEGATION LETTER: To House Appropriations Committee on March 30, 2017 -- requesting full funding
BISHOP LETTER: To House Appropriations Committee Chairman on June 8, 2017 -- addressing administration's proposed cuts to FRIB for FY 2018
DELEGATION LETTER: To House Appropriations Committee on March 14, 2018 -- requesting full funding
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