President Donald Trump is seeking to cut federal funding for the Commerce Department by $1.3 billion in the fiscal 2027 budget proposal delivered to Congress on Friday.
The White House has requested $9.2 billion for the agency for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, marking a 12.2% decrease from the current level. The proposal builds off Trump’s push since taking office to reduce overall federal spending.
The Commerce Department includes 13 bureaus that help manage telecommunications and technology policy, international trade, the US census, weather forecasting, and other areas. The Trump administration is proposing to eliminate programs related to “diversity, ...