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Advocates warn OMB funding pause threatens services for trafficking survivors
Summary
Witnesses and members told the subcommittee that an Office of Management and Budget memo pausing federal grants caused immediate layoffs, halted client intake and imperiled services for trafficking victims, leaving shelters and legal representation at risk.
Committee members and witnesses described immediate, practical harms after an Office of Management and Budget memo temporarily paused federal grants, loans and disbursements.
Ranking Member Rep. Lucy McBath drew attention to the memo dated Jan. 27, 2025 and asked witnesses about its effects. Jean Bruggeman, executive director of Freedom Network USA, said the ‘‘response to the memo was, widespread fear, confusion,…
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