HR 4 · 119th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Rescissions Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-06-06· Sponsored by Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]· House

Bill Progress

1
Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
Enacted
Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-28.(2025-07-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 2025-07-17
Roll #411
Yea 51Nay 48
PassedSenate · 2025-07-17
Roll #411
Yea 51Nay 48

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rescissions Act of 2025 This bill rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.  The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.  Specifically, the bill rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for Contributions to International Organizations; Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities; Global Health Programs; Migration and Refugee Assistance; the Complex Crises Fund; the Democracy Fund; the Economic Support Fund; Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund; International Organization and Programs; Development Assistance; Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia; International Disaster Assistance; and Transition Initiatives. The bill also rescinds funds that were provided for  USAID …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 4, Rescissions Act of 2025

Jun 9, 2025

As Posted on the Website of the House Committee on Rules on June 6, 2025

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Republicans