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SEQUESTRATION ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 PURSUANT TO SECTION 251A OF THE BALANCED BUDGETAND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED

SignedApril 8, 2026
Memorandum·Donald Trump·Budget
Why This Matters

Direct spending for fiscal year 2027 will be cut across all non-exempt budget accounts starting October 1, 2026, based on calculations from the Office of Management and Budget.

This order aims to control federal spending and address budget deficits, which have been a growing concern. The cuts may lead to reduced funding for various federal programs, affecting the services they provide and potentially leading to job losses in some agencies.
Federal agencies and programs that rely on direct spending will face budget cuts, impacting employees and services.
What You Need to Know

Starting October 1, 2026, federal spending for fiscal year 2027 will be reduced in all non-exempt budget accounts. This decision follows calculations made by the Office of Management and Budget, which were reported to Congress on April 3, 2026. The cuts will be implemented according to the guidelines set forth in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act.

Who is affected?

Federal agencies and programs that rely on direct spending will face budget cuts, impacting employees and services.

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SEQUESTRATION ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 PURSUANT TO SECTION 251A OF THE BALANCED BUDGETAND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED

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By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (the “Act”), as amended, 2 U.S.C. 901a, I hereby order that, on October 1, 2026, direct spending budgetary resources for fiscal year 2027 in each non-exempt budget account be reduced by the amount calculated by the Office of Management and Budget in its report to the Congress of April 3, 2026.

All sequestrations shall be made in strict accordance with the requirements of section 251A of the Act and the specifications of the Office of Management and Budget’s report of April 3, 2026, prepared pursuant to section 251A(9) of the Act.

THE WHITE HOUSE,

    April 3, 2026.

SEQUESTRATION ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 PURSUANT TO SECTION 251A OF THE BALANCED BUDGETAND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED - PILLARS