Order Bans Federal Funds for Grantee Lobbying and Politics
Published Date: 9/3/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The President is cracking down on federal grantees who might be using taxpayer money for illegal lobbying or political activities. The Attorney General has 180 days to investigate and report back, making sure grant funds are spent properly and not wasted on politics. This move affects all federal grant recipients and aims to protect your tax dollars from being misused.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal Grantees Face Investigations
The Attorney General is ordered to investigate whether federal grant funds are being used illegally for lobbying or partisan political activity, citing 31 U.S.C. 1352. The Attorney General must consult with agency heads, may take appropriate enforcement action, and must report to the President within 180 days of August 28, 2025.
Protecting Taxpayer Dollars
The Administration is directing a formal review to stop taxpayer-funded grants from being used as slush funds for political or lobbying activities. The Attorney General must investigate and report progress to the President within 180 days of August 28, 2025, aiming to protect the American people's money.
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