The White House is set to block $810 million in appropriated funding just days before the fiscal year ends, a move that has sparked objections from lawmakers and watchdog groups.
Under the new plan, the administration will use a pocket rescission to remove the money from the budget, effectively preventing it from being spent on the programs it was originally earmarked for.
Critics argue that the timing—so close to the fiscal year’s conclusion—could disrupt ongoing projects and create uncertainty for agencies that rely on those funds.
Supporters of the move say it is a necessary step to curb wasteful spending, though they have not provided a detailed explanation of which programs will be affected.
The decision comes amid a broader debate over how to manage the federal budget and the use of pocket rescissions, a tool that allows the executive branch to cancel appropriated funds without a formal congressional amendment.
Lawmakers from both parties have called for greater transparency and a review of the process, warning that the sudden removal of such a large sum could have ripple effects across multiple sectors.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>