Rescissions Act of 2025
119-HR-4119th CongressIntroduced Jun 6, 2025Economics and Public Finance
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Sponsor
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1](R-LA-1)5 cosponsors
Summary
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 Operating Expenses,
- the Inter-American Foundation,
- the U.S. African Development Foundation,
- the U.S. Institute of Peace, and
- the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Subjects
AbortionAdult education and literacyAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAgricultural educationAgricultural researchArea studies and international educationAsiaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCaribbean areaChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCorporation for Public BroadcastingCredit and credit marketsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insurance
Actions (30)
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Jul 24, 2025Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Jul 24, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jul 24, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jul 24, 2025Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Jul 18, 2025House floor actions
Presented to President.
Jul 18, 2025Library of Congress
House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.
Jul 18, 2025House floor actions
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 17, 2025Senate
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
Jul 17, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
Jul 17, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2025Senate
Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2025Senate
Motion by Senator Kaine to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 403.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Markey to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 401.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Schumer to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 399.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Warner to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 398.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Hirono to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 396.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Gallego to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 395.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Motion by Senator Cortez Masto to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 394.
Jul 16, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)
Jul 16, 2025Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)
Jul 15, 2025Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392.
Jul 15, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Jul 15, 2025Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Budget discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 391 Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
Jul 15, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Budget discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 391 Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
Jul 15, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget made. Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
Jul 15, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred jointly to the Committee on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
Jul 10, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
Jun 12, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
Jun 12, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE