Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), serving as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has formally called on the Trump administration to release more than $1 billion in global health funding. The money, which has already been appropriated by Congress, is currently held by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the State Department.

In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, OMB Director Russell Vought, and Eric Ueland, Collins emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that the funding is set to expire this coming Wednesday. The senator’s request highlights a push for the executive branch to execute spending plans that have already been authorized by the legislative branch. While the report identifies the specific officials addressed in the letter, it does not detail the administration's current reasoning for the delay or whether they intend to meet the Wednesday deadline. The situation remains a point of administrative focus as the expiration date looms, with the potential loss of significant resources for global health initiatives if the funds are not obligated in time.