The latest House version of the Appropriations Bill rejects President Trump and House Republicans’ most extreme cuts to investments in foreign assistance and America’s global leadership. The bill provides $19 billion more in funding than President Trump’s request—and $3.8 billion more than House Republicans’ bill. The Bill is expected to be voted on by the Senate by the end of this month. If these budget figures make it through the Senate and are approved by President Trump, it is still unclear if the funds will be used primarily through the government-to-government framework recently established by the Department of State, or if State will (and can) rely on the usual development/humanitarian implementers. Added to this uncertainty is the pending Supreme Court decision on impoundment and who has ultimate control over the spending of foreign assistance.
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