Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding Actions Pause on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Contracts & Interagency Agreements (IAs)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a pause on funding actions related to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for both EPA contracts and interagency agreements. This pause means that new obligations, modifications, or awards under these funding sources are temporarily halted until further notice. The intent behind this action is to conduct a review and assessment of ongoing and planned activities funded by the IRA and IIJA, ensuring that all allocations meet updated guidelines and priorities. This decision impacts a broad array of projects, contractors, and partner agencies that rely on IRA and IIJA funding through EPA channels. Although the pause is not permanent, it introduces significant uncertainty for ongoing procurement actions and interagency collaborations. Stakeholders are advised to await further instructions and to refrain from initiating any new commitments or expenditures under these funding streams until the pause is officially lifted. The EPA will provide updates as the review progresses and new guidance is established.