Trump Administration Notifies Congress of USAID Closure, Transfers Functions to State Department

USAID employees face mass layoffs as over 80% of programs are canceled, with the agency set to fully dissolve by September 2025.

The State Department has formally notified Congress of its plan to absorb USAID functions, with full dissolution of the agency targeted by September 2, 2025.
Approximately 4,600 USAID employees have received Reduction in Force notices, with separation dates set for July 1 or September 2, 2025.
Over 80% of USAID programs have been canceled, including critical global health and humanitarian initiatives, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.
The reorganization, led by the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, aims to align foreign aid with Trump administration priorities and reduce government spending.
Legal challenges continue, with critics arguing the closure violates congressional authority and undermines U.S. global influence.