The White House Office of Management and Budget has mandated a pause on federal grant funds, affecting key programs such as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The memorandum calls for federal agencies to halt all disbursements and review their financial assistance programs in alignment with presidential policies. Congressional Democrats, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer, criticized the move, affirming the importance of these grants to support families and communities nationwide. The BEAD Program, which recently received proposals from all states, is now in limbo during this pause.
The memorandum requires Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs consistent with the President's policies.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized that these grants help communities and families across all states, underscoring their necessity.
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