Share on twitter Share on reddit2Share on linkedin55OGphoto/iStockphotoHow science fares in the U.S. budget dealBy Science News StaffMay. 1, 2017 , 11:15 AMCongress has finally reached a deal on spending bills for the 2017 fiscal year, which ends on 30 September. House of Representatives and Senate leaders announced last night that they expect lawmakers to vote this week on an agreement that wraps together all 12 appropriations bills that fund federal operations.