If implemented, this funding freeze would have been devastating for all minority groups and safety net programs. As this memo has been rescinded, the impact will primarily be from associated policies (Executive Orders linked below). However, even though this memo is no longer being carried out, at a social determinants of health level, the issuance of the memo creates instability for individuals, families and communities who may feel economic instability, health care access instability, education access instability, and social and community context instability.
Executive Office of the President - Office of Management and Budget
A written policy statement issued by a government agency or executive official that provides guidance, clarification, or direction on implementing laws or policies. Memos do not have the force of law but can influence policy interpretation and enforcement.
Who It Impacts: Federal agencies, policymakers, and sometimes regulated industries. Memos can shape how agencies enforce laws, impacting businesses, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Who Is Not Impacted: Memos do not create binding legal requirements for the general public, though they can influence enforcement priorities that indirectly affect individuals and organizations.
Date Enacted
January 31, 2025
Last Updated
December 18, 2025
Policy Type
Healthcare Coverage
Social Safety Net
Education
Immigrant Health
Summary
This January 27th memo suspended federal funding to states, local governments, nonprofit organizations and business. This affected areas such as Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act coverage, Title VI programs (supporting study abroad and international engagement), State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funded programs, research for research and development initiatives and more. The memo also directs each agency to analyze federal financial assistance programs that may be affected by a number of Executive Orders related to immigration, DEI, gender, abortion, and more. The memo was rescinded on January 29th.
Impact Analysis
Take Institutional Action
Continue to monitor the Office of Management and Budget for actions that affect federal financial assistance programs and respond in collaboration with local organizations and community members.
Associated or Derivative Policies
- Protecting the American People Against Invasion
- Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid
- Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements
- Unleashing American Energy
- Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing
- Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government
- Enforcing the Hyde Amendment
Policy Prior to 2025
N/A
Additional Resources
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