Advocacy - 2025 Federal Budget

FY 2025 Federal Budget Clears Congress:

With the threat of a federal government shutdown less than a day away, nine Senate Democrats including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted for the partisan (Republican) spending bill. This will keep the government funded and operating for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025.

On March 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives, passed H.R. 1968, overwhelmingly along party lines. The Senate followed suit on March 14, 2025. This measure continues to fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025, generally at FY 2024 levels.

If you are interested in learning more about the FY 2025 budget process as well as the provisions in H.R. 1968, see this CQ House Action Report. Bill provisions begin on page 7 of the Report.

Introduction of America the Beautiful Act is Imminent: Funding provisions of the Great American Outdoors Act will be expiring later this year. As part of STS’s participation with the Second Century Coalition, the America the Beautiful Act will be introduced shortly in the 119th Congress. Please see the ATB Fact Sheet for more information about this critical legislation.

Thank you! STS Members’ Voices Are Making a Difference: Many thanks to those of you who answered our call to sign on to the February 28, 2025 letter to all Members of Congress in opposition to these reductions at relevant agencies. Over 500 organizations added their names to this effort. Here is the final letter.

Workforce Reductions Reversed at National Park Service (NPS): Despite ongoing litigation, the US District Court ordered 1000 probationary staff of the NPS, who were terminated on February 14, be reinstated. Sadly, some of the affected personnel are opting to resign. Continued uncertainty remains over additional cuts.