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☷The President s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the Department of State and the U S Agency for International Development United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Mar 13,2024
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The President released the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request today , which includes targeted investments to promote prosperity and economic growth for the American people . The budget proposal aims to address important issues such as diplomacy , assistance , and accountability , as well as shaping the future of technology , economic security , and climate change . The Department of State and USAID will allocate funds to support Ukraine ' s democracy and economy , counter the influence of China , and invest in partnerships in the Indo - Pacific region . Overall , the budget request prioritizes the well - being and interests of the American people . Our role in the Indo - Pacific involves strengthening our alliances and partnerships through foreign assistance and resources to support the Indo - Pacific Strategy . We are also focused on advancing peace and security in the Middle East by providing security assistance to countries like Israel , Jordan , and Egypt . Additionally , we are working to address global challenges such as irregular migration , synthetic drug trafficking , food insecurity , climate change , and humanitarian crises . This includes funding for global food security , countering synthetic drugs , supporting climate initiatives , global health efforts , and providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by conflicts . This funding will help State and USAID address the human suffering and displacement caused by droughts , climate disasters , malnutrition , and food insecurity globally . It will assist over 330 million people facing acute food insecurity and unlock $36 billion in new World Bank lending . The request also aims to modernize diplomacy and increase the workforce by filling vacancies and creating new positions . Additionally , funds will be allocated to protect diplomats , embassies , and data , as well as improve consular services through technology investments . For more information , visit the President ' s FY 2025 Budget and the Department of State and USAID Congressional Budget Justification .
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