Items Tagged with 'appropriations'

The appropriations process directing use of federal funds in fiscal year 2027 has begun in earnest, with hearings and markups scheduled in both chambers over the next several weeks. 

Congress’ proposed successor to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act outlines how federal infrastructure funding mechanisms and investment priorities may shift in the future.

With most of the federal government funded through a continuing resolution lasting into September, focus turns to the US Dept. of Homeland Security budget that is still being debated under a new 10-day continuing resolution.

Status of FEMA funding remains in limbo for the next fiscal year, at least through Feb. 3, since the agency is part of the Homeland Security department, now embattled over immigration enforcement.

Agency faces major impacts as government nears partial shutdown in light of growing displeasure over recent actions related to undocumented immigrant enforcement.

Federal reviewers asked the White House to return with 3D scale models rather than moving the project to the next approval step, underscoring the early stage in which the White House ballroom project remains, with litigation complicating its path.

As design review restarts, Trump’s planned White House ballroom exposes how privately funded additions can trigger federal obligations—and budget pressures—beyond their stated scope.

Congressional appropriators agreement on a spending package that will significantly boost funds for key infrastructure projects and programs while avoiding a government shutdown on Jan. 30.

Appropriations bill deals another setback to wind and solar energy but boosts nuclear development, in addition to funding most Corps of Engineers projects.

Overall, House Appropriations bills total $1.6 trillion, a $45 billion cut compared to 2025 enacted levels.