Congressman Neal Dunn, who represents Florida’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has called on the House Appropriations Committee to maintain federal funding for the National Science Foundation’s High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) at Florida State University.
“The MagLab at Florida State is home to the world’s highest field magnets and serves as a national and global resource for magnet-related research in nearly all areas of science,” said Congressman Dunn. “Significant funding cuts for this facility will weaken national security, cede technological leadership to America’s global adversaries, and lead to the loss of countless good-paying jobs in the Tallahassee community. We cannot afford to cut funding to this indispensable resource, and I urge the Appropriations Committee to keep this important program in mind as it continues its work.”
The MagLab supports more than 1,800 researchers each year who work on advances in quantum materials, biomedicine, biotechnology, energy, engineering, chemistry, materials science, and physics. The facility employs 562 people in Florida and contributes $325 million annually to the state’s economy. Over a 20-year period, it is projected that the lab will generate $14.2 billion nationally—an economic return of $6.44 for every dollar invested.
Congressman Dunn was joined by several other members of Congress from Florida—including Jimmy Patronis (Florida-01), Darren Soto (Florida-09), Daniel Webster (Florida-11), Vern Buchanan (Florida-16), Byron Donalds (Florida-19), Jared Moskowitz (Florida-23), and Maria Salazar (Florida-27)—in urging continued support for MagLab funding.
Dunn has represented Florida’s 2nd District since 2017 after succeeding Gwen Graham. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and was born in Boston in 1953 before moving to Panama City. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington and Lee University.
The full text of Congressman Dunn’s letter can be read here.
