Flat Funding: The Judiciary’s Budget Plea
The federal judiciary is facing a critical funding issue as it seeks a $9.3 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Two federal judges recently told Congress that two consecutive years of flat funding have negatively impacted the Judiciary’s ability to perform its essential constitutional functions.
Consequences of Flat Funding
- The judiciary is seeking a 9.3% increase in appropriations for FY 2026 to address the funding shortfall.
- This increase would help ensure the Judiciary can continue to perform its critical constitutional duties.
Judiciary’s Budget Request
The judiciary’s budget request is part of the overall federal budget for FY 2026. The full proposal can be found at:
“We cannot continue to operate with the same level of funding as previous years,” said the federal judges. “A 9.3% increase is necessary to ensure we can fulfill our constitutional obligations.”
Key Takeaways
- The judiciary is facing a critical funding issue due to two consecutive years of flat funding.
- A $9.3 billion budget request for FY 2026 is necessary to address this shortfall and ensure the Judiciary can perform its constitutional duties.
This funding increase would help support essential Judiciary functions, including court operations, personnel, and justice system reforms.
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