Recently, Congress passed an approps package that funds all the govt, minus DHS. Overall FY26 funding is higher than the Trump admin proposed, but there were still significant cuts for climate and environmental programs. Here’s what we’re tracking:

Congressional Republicans gave Trump a slush fund for ICE and CBP in the "Big Beautiful Bill." Tens of billions of dollars that is still usable even during a shutdown. Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.

In the wake of another horrific shooting death in MN by federal immigration officers -on top of wrongful detentions, violence, & fear there & across the country- it is appropriate for the Senate to use the budget process to push for critical protections for people & communities.

The EPA indicated that it would no longer take into account the health benefits of reduced air pollution in its cost-benefit analyses for clean air regulations. @mtajo.bsky.social explains why this further undermines health and safety: www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Energy prices + burden are rising across the US but are more severe for certain communities. In our new paper, @rachelijacobson.bsky.social + I discuss how state advocates can address energy affordability while advancing clean energy during 2026 legislative sessions: www.cbpp.org/research/cli... !

TWO new pieces from me + @rachelijacobson.bsky.social on pre- & post-disaster funding are out today! First is a paper on how states can use these funds for climate resilience, with an interactive map on disaster costs + a history of disaster funding programs: www.cbpp.org/research/cli...

Some states have already pushed the start of their LIHEAP programs because of the shutdown, meaning some families will be vulnerable to being disconnected from their utilities - learn more about what's happening and what you can do to help from my colleague @rachelijacobson.bsky.social

If the shutdown doesn’t end before nov 1, LIHEAP will be in trouble. States should increase shutoff protections.

The Admin continues to pause + cancel climate & energy funding, mostly in Dem-held districts. Early in the shutdown, they cut ~$8b in DOE grants, incl. for improving grids, reducing emissions & supporting heat pump manufacturing. More cuts may be coming: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Last month Treasury released new guidance that will further restrict which wind and solar projects can claim tax credits. What do these new rules mean? ⬇️⬇️ collaborative.evergreenaction.com/blog/what-th...

The harmful Republican megabill slashes climate programs. @climatexchange and @evergreenaction share options for states to preserve progress: climate-xchange.org/2025/07/reco... Here are some of my favorites below. 🧵

The GOP budget law cut unobligated $ for many IRA programs that would improve air quality + build climate resilience + lower energy bills. New CBO #s shows cuts to $14b in climate related programs supporting states and communities www.cbo.gov/publication/...

📢 New Executive Action Tracker Entry: New Executive Order Underscores Threats to Clean Energy More from @mtajo.bsky.social www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Senate Environment + Public Works Committee Republicans released their portion of the budget + tax proposal that is expected to raise energy bills and worsen pollution. The bill mostly mirrors the House bill + repeals many federal programs created by the IRA.

The House bill includes $546B in cuts to tax credits & other programs designed to promote clean energy. Cuts would raise energy costs, undermine economic opportunity in struggling communities & hasten climate change. More in my + @rachelijacobson.bsky.social's newest paper:

Today, advocates braved the rain to send PJM a message: DO YOUR JOB. PJM must stop prioritizing fossil fuels & add newer, more reliable sources of energy to our grid. Renewable energy is the BEST way to drive down costs for ratepayers & to create a better energy system for all.

The House W&M bill severely curtails tax credits for clean electricity and eliminates incentives for clean vehicles. These changes will lead to higher utility bills for households, job losses in areas facing underinvestment, & worse health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

In all the reconciliation chaos, it's easy to miss other threats to climate funding. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - on track to leverage billions of federal + private $ for clean energy projects in low-income communities - remains under threat. More details in: www.cbpp.org/blog/continu...

At CBPP we've been tracking the impacts of recent administrative actions that are hurting communities most impacted by climate change: www.cbpp.org/research/fed... Who will be hurt most? Read more below:

Key piece from my colleague @mtajo.bsky.social on the GGRF, which would have helped rural places but sadly has already been terminated. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

1/ Why should the American public care about mass layoffs at NOAA, Forest Service, EPA, DOE, and FEMA? Because their health and safety depends on these agencies’ lifesaving work. Let’s get into it.

We’ve released a new policy framework to ensure governments, businesses, and organizations prioritize the most impacted communities in their climate change responses. This approach is key to a sustainable, equitable future. Learn more: www.cbpp.org/research/cli...