"The preliminary funding proposal outlines cuts the administration wants for myriad clean energy, climate and environment programs."
"The White House unveiled a preliminary fiscal 2026 budget Friday, outlining a plan for Congress’ Republican majorities to try to slash funding for climate programs, renewable energy, vulnerable communities and other Democratic-aligned priorities.
President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget, influenced by recommendations from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, spells out toplines for major agencies and numerous offices, but leaves more granular, program-specific details for a full budget proposal expected later this month.
In all, the fiscal 2026 budget request to Congress would reduce nondefense discretionary spending by $163 billion, or 23 percent below the currently enacted level, pulling that spending down to its lowest level in eight years, according to the White House."
Andres Picon reports for E&E News May 2, 2025.
SEE ALSO:
"Trump Proposes Slashing Domestic Spending to the Lowest Level of the Modern Era" (New York Times)
"Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Mean ‘Disastrous’ Cuts To Science" (Science)
"Trump’s First 100 Days Shredded Millions In Funding For Indigenous Peoples" (Grist)
"Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’" (New York Times)
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