Rescissions Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4| House
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Steve Scalise
Republican Representative
Louisiana
Cosponsors (5)
Budget Committee, Appropriations Committee, Appropriations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This Act, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025 , enacts specific budget authority rescissions as proposed by the President in special messages transmitted to Congress on June 3, 2025. These rescissions, totaling billions of dollars, take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment, targeting unobligated balances from various appropriations acts. The rescinded funds primarily impact international affairs and foreign assistance programs. Significant amounts are cut from Contributions to International Organizations International Peacekeeping Activities Global Health Programs Migration and Refugee Assistance Economic Support Fund Development Assistance International Disaster Assistance and other related initiatives. For instance, $500 million is rescinded from Global Health Programs, with specific exclusions for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Nutrition, and Maternal and Child Health programs, though not for family planning and reproductive health. Further substantial rescissions include $1.65 billion from the Economic Support Fund, excluding aid to Jordan, Egypt, or the Countering PRC Influence Fund, and $2.5 billion from Development Assistance, with provisos protecting commodity-based food aid and certain innovation labs. Additionally, the Act rescinds all amounts made available for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027, representing a significant cut to domestic public media funding.
Amendments (1)
SAMDT 2853textAmendment SA 2853 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 410.
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Amendment SA 2853 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 410.
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Amendment SA 2855 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 397.
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Amendment SA 2856 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 393.
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Amendment SA 2862 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 400.
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Amendment SA 2863 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 409.
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Amendment SA 2865 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 406.
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Amendment SA 2878 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 402.
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Amendment SA 2887 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 404.
SAMDT 2893text
Motion to table amendment SA 2893 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 405.
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Amendment SA 2896 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 408.
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Amendment SA 2898 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 407.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kelly (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)
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.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379: 2)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392.
View VoteSenate 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414: 6)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)
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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2856 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2862 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VotePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2893 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Motion to Table Agreed to
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2865 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Agreed to
View VotePresented to President.
House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Economics and Public Finance
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 insuranceEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFarmlandFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHuman rightsImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInter-American FoundationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelLivestockMedical educationMotor vehiclesMultilateral development programsNutrition and dietOil and gasPolicy sciencesReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSexually transmitted diseasesSmall businessUnited NationsU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)U.S. Institute of PeaceVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater qualityWomen in businessWomen's healthWorld health
Rescissions Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4| House
| Updated: 7/24/2025
This Act, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025 , enacts specific budget authority rescissions as proposed by the President in special messages transmitted to Congress on June 3, 2025. These rescissions, totaling billions of dollars, take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment, targeting unobligated balances from various appropriations acts. The rescinded funds primarily impact international affairs and foreign assistance programs. Significant amounts are cut from Contributions to International Organizations International Peacekeeping Activities Global Health Programs Migration and Refugee Assistance Economic Support Fund Development Assistance International Disaster Assistance and other related initiatives. For instance, $500 million is rescinded from Global Health Programs, with specific exclusions for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Nutrition, and Maternal and Child Health programs, though not for family planning and reproductive health. Further substantial rescissions include $1.65 billion from the Economic Support Fund, excluding aid to Jordan, Egypt, or the Countering PRC Influence Fund, and $2.5 billion from Development Assistance, with provisos protecting commodity-based food aid and certain innovation labs. Additionally, the Act rescinds all amounts made available for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027, representing a significant cut to domestic public media funding.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kelly (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)
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.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379: 2)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392.
View VoteSenate 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414: 6)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)
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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteMotion 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.
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2856 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2862 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VotePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2893 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Motion to Table Agreed to
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2865 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file): Amendment Agreed to
View VotePresented to President.
House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Steve Scalise
Republican Representative
Louisiana
Cosponsors (5)
Budget Committee, Appropriations Committee, Appropriations Committee
Economics and Public Finance
Related Bills
- HRES 119-499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
- HRES 119-590: Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
- S 119-2067: Rescissions Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Amendments (1)
SAMDT 2853textAmendment SA 2853 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 410.
SAMDT 2853text
Amendment SA 2853 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 410.
SAMDT 2855text
Amendment SA 2855 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 397.
SAMDT 2856text
Amendment SA 2856 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 393.
SAMDT 2862text
Amendment SA 2862 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 400.
SAMDT 2863text
Amendment SA 2863 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 409.
SAMDT 2865text
Amendment SA 2865 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 406.
SAMDT 2878text
Amendment SA 2878 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 402.
SAMDT 2887text
Amendment SA 2887 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 404.
SAMDT 2893text
Motion to table amendment SA 2893 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 405.
SAMDT 2896text
Amendment SA 2896 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 408.
SAMDT 2898text
Amendment SA 2898 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 407.
SAMDT 2854text
SAMDT 2857text
SAMDT 2858text
SAMDT 2859text
SAMDT 2860text
SAMDT 2864text
SAMDT 2866text
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SAMDT 2868text
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SAMDT 2871text
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SAMDT 2873text
SAMDT 2879text
SAMDT 2880text
SAMDT 2881text
SAMDT 2882text
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SAMDT 2884text
SAMDT 2885text
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SAMDT 2888text
SAMDT 2889text
SAMDT 2890text
SAMDT 2891text
SAMDT 2892text
SAMDT 2894text
SAMDT 2895text
SAMDT 2897text
SAMDT 2899text
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 insuranceEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFarmlandFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHuman rightsImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInter-American FoundationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelLivestockMedical educationMotor vehiclesMultilateral development programsNutrition and dietOil and gasPolicy sciencesReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSexually transmitted diseasesSmall businessUnited NationsU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)U.S. Institute of PeaceVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater qualityWomen in businessWomen's healthWorld health