Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Releases Statement on Trump Administration’s Sweeping Federal Funding Freeze

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Releases Statement on Trump Administration’s Sweeping Federal Funding Freeze

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released the following statement on the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget’s directive to temporarily freeze all federal grants, loans and other aid:

“I have heard from many 6th District constituents incredibly concerned about the impact these freezes will have on critical programs relied upon by Maryland communities.

We must work together in a common-sense way to cut wasteful spending, but indiscriminate mandates greatly harm everyday Americans and sow mistrust in our elected leaders and institutions.

The impact of these freezes is far-reaching—from nutrition assistance to farm aid to highway funding to small business loans to workforce education to cancer and innovation research at NIST and NIH. It is even more concerning to hear that federal program funding for Medicare/Medicaid, SNAP, WIC and other direct-pay programs is also currently frozen–despite the Trump administration promising otherwise.

To my constituents: I share your deep concerns about the short- and long-term impacts this freeze will have on families and friends. Our team is actively working with constituents and community stakeholders to provide clarity and guidance in this situation. But know this: I will have your back to defend the programs that help Maryland families get by and get ahead.

I proudly stand with our local, state and federal partners to prevent this dangerous action and uphold the rule of law to ensure this funding is dispersed as it was approved by Congress.”

Earlier this afternoon, Congresswoman McClain Delaney sent a district-wide email to her constituents, raising awareness of these impacts and affirming her office’s role in assisting.

This funding freeze has far reaching impacts, including vital programs relating to food security, housing assistance, health care, education, law enforcement training, veterans affairs and critical national security concerns. Below is a partial list of federally funded programs that will likely be impacted, according to the House Committee on Appropriations:

For updates, follow Rep. McClain Delaney at @RepAprilDelaney.

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney was elected in 2024 to serve Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses all or part of Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Congress, McClain Delaney is focused on improving US competitiveness and innovation, protecting our natural environment and championing policies that represent the values and priorities of Maryland’s 6th District.