My understanding is that congress chooses how much money should be distributed to each organization (e.g. NSF) each year, and preventing that money from being d

My understanding is that congress chooses how much money should be distributed to each organization (e.g. NSF) each year, and preventing that money from being distributed is not legal. If I understand correctly, your table is of appropriation from Congress, not distribution[1]. I am open to being corrected if I am wrong. [1] https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02574-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02574-6