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Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2026 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

President Donald Trump issued a sequestration order on May 30, 2025, for fiscal year 2026. This order mandates a reduction in direct spending budgetary resources for all non-exempt budget accounts, effective October 1, 2025. The reductions are to be calculated and implemented according to the guidelines set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in its report to Congress. The action is in compliance with Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, which aims to control the federal budget deficit.