Trump ordered agencies to police lobbying and partisan activity by federal grantees

Date: 2025-08-28
Entry type: executive-order
Current status: Issuance documented; this entry does not assert present enforceability.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal Granteesdocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident responsible for the cited action

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2025-08-28, Donald Trump directed agencies to review grants and enforce restrictions on using appropriated funds for lobbying and partisan political activity.
- The White House: Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal GranteesOperative text of the cited action