Congressman Neal Dunn has called on the House Appropriations Committee to maintain federal funding for the National Science Foundation’s High Magnetic Field Laboratory, located at Florida State University. In a letter sent to the committee, Dunn emphasized the importance of this facility in advancing magnet-related research across various scientific fields.
“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,” stated Congressman Dunn. He warned that “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.”
The MagLab is instrumental in maintaining Florida State University’s reputation as a leader in magnet science. It hosts over 1,800 researchers annually who work on discoveries related to quantum materials, biomedicine, energy, engineering, chemistry, materials science, and physics.
Beyond its scientific contributions, the laboratory plays a significant economic role by employing 562 Floridians and contributing $325 million annually to Florida’s economy. Over two decades, it is expected to generate $14.2 billion nationally—a return of $6.44 for every dollar invested.
Congressman Dunn’s appeal was supported by several colleagues: Congressmen 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 Congresswoman Maria Salazar (Florida-27).
