The Trump administration, spearheaded by OMB director Russ Vought, is implementing a strategy to challenge Congress' traditional budgetary powers by freezing approximately $30 billion in spending across various federal agencies including the EPA and NASA. This maneuver is seen as an effort to increase executive control over budget allocation, particularly affecting science research and education programs, while the administration prepares spending deferral proposals for Congress. Such actions could significantly impact federal agency initiatives intended for research, national parks, and climate-related studies, thus transforming the relationship between the legislative and executive branches regarding budget management.
The Trump administration is taking steps to weaken Congress' control over the federal budget and freeze billions in agency spending, notably in science and environmental initiatives.
OMB's directive targets a broad array of programs, aiming to freeze approximately $30 billion, impacting NASA, EPA, and several other key agencies.
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