On May 2, 2025, the federal budget process for fiscal year 2026 began with the Trump White House’s submission of its proposed “skinny” budget the Congress. A more detailed budget will be released mid-month, followed by numerous actions–including agency budget submissions, review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress’ activity on budget resolutions and appropriations bills, and passage or veto by the President of final legislation. Here, we follow the process with a focus on aspects impacting LeadingAge’s nonprofit and mission driven members, and the older adults they serve.