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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Freeze billions in federal funding for vital programs

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What we know

This memo indefinitely and illegally pauses billions or more in congressionally approved funding that supports people and communities in every state in America.

Formal Name

Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

Status
Withdrawn
Formal Identifier

January 27, 2025

Anticipated Impact

This harmful and illegal memo from the temporary head of the Office of Management and Budget puts an indefinite pause on billions, possibly more, in congressionally approved funding that supports people in every state in the country. This could pause research on cures for childhood cancer, halt housing and food assistance, shutter domestic violence and homeless shelters, close suicide hotlines, block funding for schools, shutter essential services for small businesses like workforce training and childcare programs, and more.

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