The president's proposed budget cuts to the NIH would eventually result in fewer drugs on the market, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office said.

Congress approved $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, giving President Trump a victory in his efforts to slash the federal budget.

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to medical research and health agencies will curtail the development of promising medications, the Congressional Budget Office said on Friday.

Republican House appropriators said the proposed 2026 spending levels reflect efforts to “rightsize” many agencies outside of national security and defense.

A new proposed federal budget from the U.S. House of Representatives would likely spare iconic research labs in Boulder, but still leave a deep gash in funding.

As part of the spending cut package passed by the House early Friday morning and heading to President Donald Trump’s desk, lawmakers cut millions from the federal government’s contributions to an international fund that helps poorer countries reduce their emissions of ozone-depleting gases.

"NASA is being dismantled now, treating the President's budget request as marching orders rather than proposed legislation," Finch said. "Damage is occurring rapidly, daily. Although Congress is signaling bipartisan support to fund NASA, by the time they have an FY 26 budget passed, the damage will be widespread, fait accompli."

While a budget surplus exists in Georgia, the impact of federal cuts remains unclear, prompting a cautious approach from Gov. Kemp.