Search Results for keywords:"foreign aid"

The Executive Order 14169, issued by the President, aims to realign U.S. foreign aid with American interests and foreign policy. It mandates a 90-day pause on new foreign aid disbursements to assess their efficiency and compliance with U.S. foreign policy objectives. All relevant agency heads are required to review and determine whether to continue, modify, or stop these programs, with oversight from the Secretary of State and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The order allows for a waiver of the pause if deemed necessary by the Secretary of State.

In January 2021, the President sent a special message to Congress, proposing the rescission of $27.4 billion in budget authority from various federal programs. The message highlights efforts to cut unnecessary or wasteful spending, particularly in areas like foreign aid, energy, and educational exchanges. The proposed cuts would impact numerous departments and agencies, including Agriculture, Energy, and State, as well as international aid programs. If enacted, these rescissions would aim to reduce the federal budget deficit and encourage alternative funding sources for affected programs.