Trump FY26 Budget Seeks Steep Cuts To Superfund, ORD, State Assistance

President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget request outlines steep cuts to EPA spending, with the hardest-hit areas including categorical grants to states, the Superfund program, the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and funds for water infrastructure. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) May 2 released the so-called “ skinny budget ,” a pared-back version of the administration’s request, with a more-detailed version slated for release later. Despite his administration’s commitment to work more closely with...