Sequestration Order For Fiscal Year 2026 Pursuant To Section 251A Of The Balanced Budget And Emergency Deficit Control Act, As Amended
Summary
This document is a Presidential Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2026, issued on May 30, 2025. It mandates reductions in direct spending budgetary resources for non-exempt budget accounts, effective October 1, 2025. The order is based on Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended.
Expected Effects
The order will reduce funding for various government programs and agencies. The specific amounts of these reductions are detailed in a report by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These reductions are intended to control the budget and reduce the deficit.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces the national debt.
- May lead to more efficient government spending.
- Could improve long-term fiscal stability.
- May force prioritization of essential government services.
- Could lead to increased private sector activity if government spending is reduced in certain areas.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential cuts to essential government services.
- Possible negative impact on economic growth.
- May disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
- Could lead to job losses in the public sector.
- Uncertainty regarding the specific impacts on various programs.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The order is issued under the authority vested in the President by the laws of the United States, specifically referencing Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act. While the President has the power to execute laws, Congress holds the power of the purse (Article I, Section 9, Clause 7). The constitutionality hinges on whether the Act itself is a valid delegation of Congressional authority.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).