I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Foster introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget , and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology , and Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research.