DeLauro Statement on Trump Executive Orders that Unilaterally Steal Investments Promised to American Families

**ICYMI** DeLauro Regarding Washington Post's January 13 Editorial: “The Editorial Board was spot-on in giving Russ Vought… a ‘thumbs down’”

WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders that, if executed, will lead to the illegal impoundment of federal funds:

“The President spent his first day in office stealing from American taxpayers. In at least three of his Day 1 Executive Orders the President decided to flout the law, and the Constitution, by illegally impounding—unilaterally stealing—critical investments that had been enacted into law. Congress came together to bring down the cost of living and bolster American businesses in both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Yesterday, the President undermined those promises, delivering uncertainty to every company, nonprofit organization, and state and local government that has any stake in either of those laws. This action is not only illegal, but it imperils hundreds of billions in private investments that have been committed to leverage federal investments in American communities.

“Not only did the President steal from Americans by attacking domestic investments, he has illegally taken a hatchet to investments in America’s national security. Yesterday, former Senator Rubio was unanimously confirmed by a 99 to 0 vote as the 72nd Secretary of State. At the same time, President Trump took unilateral action to empower the Office of Management and Budget to call the shots on all foreign development assistance decisions. Congress has provided these resources to support partners and allies in areas of mutual interest and concern. Secretary Rubio is responsible for ensuring these funds are properly spent. The executive order will not just undermine the United States’ international standing, but freezing these investments will have a direct negative domestic impact on the organizations, companies, and institutions here in the United States that are critical to carrying out these programs.

“In the coming weeks, I will be focused on sharing with the American people the direct consequences of undercutting these investments. Unfortunately, I think that American communities and businesses across the country may already be reaping the consequences.”

A fact sheet on impoundment is here. Ranking Member DeLauro’s recent Letter to the Washington Post Editorial Board regardingthe January 13 editorial, “Thumbs ups and thumbs downs on Trump’s picks” is here.

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