<h1>Proposal to cut DoD security-assistance funding to European neighbors raises questions under appropriations and reprogramming rules</h1> The executive branch has proposed cutting Department of Defense security-assistance funding for several European states bordering Russia, targeting programs that fund equipment, ammunition, training and multilateral initiatives; the proposal could reduce hundreds of millions in appropriations and affects programs established under specific statutory authorities. Affected recipients report no formal notice, and the administration asserts coordination with allies while urging greater burden-sharing. Legal issues include whether proposed reprogramming requires prior congressional approval, potential statutory or appropriations constraints, and prospective congressional remedies to codify or restore programs. Recipients and legislators have signaled political and deterrence concerns pending formal notification and budgetary action.