USGS receives $526 million cut (37% reduction), Fish and Wildlife loses $526 million

The administration's budget proposal would reduce the U.S. Geological Survey by $526 million (37 percent) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by the same amount. These deep cuts raised concerns among lawmakers about the agencies' abilities to conduct critical scientific research, manage endangered species recovery programs, and fulfill conservation mandates. (Senate Energy Committee, Apr. 29, 2026)