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Bill115th CongressFiled May 9, 2018Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 3

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 7, 2018)

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act

This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

(A rescission is legislation enacted by Congress that cancels the availability of previously enacted budget authority before the authority would otherwise expire. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress, which must be enacted into law to take effect. Congress may rescind all, part, or none of the amounts proposed by the President. If Congress does not pass rescission legislation within 45 days of continuous session of Congress, the President must make the funds available.)

The bill rescinds budget authority from specified programs and accounts within:

  • the Department of Agriculture,
  • the Department of Commerce,
  • the Department of Energy,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
  • the Department of Justice,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of State,
  • the Millennium Challenge Corporation,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Corporation for National and Community Service, and
  • the Railroad Retirement Board.

What just happenedJun 20, 2018

Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 134.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23](R-CA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 R
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  1. Jun 20, 2018Discharge

    Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 134.

  2. Jun 20, 2018Discharge

    Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget made. (Pursuant to title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974).

  3. Jun 11, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred concurrently to the Committee on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, with instructions that the Budget Committee be authorized to report its views to the Appropriations Committee, and that the latter alone be authorized to report the bill.

    Appropriations CommitteeBudget Committee
  4. Jun 7, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jun 7, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 206 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H4871-4872)

  6. Jun 7, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 206 (Roll no. 243).(text: CR H4871-4872)

  7. Jun 7, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4957)

  8. Jun 7, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

  9. Jun 7, 2018FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  10. Jun 7, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.

  11. Jun 7, 2018FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5895 and H.R. 3. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5895 under a structured rule. Also, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.

  12. Jun 7, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 923. (consideration: CR H4871-4884)

  13. Jun 7, 2018FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 923 passed House.

  14. Jun 6, 2018FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 923 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5895 and H.R. 3. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5895 under a structured rule. Also, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.

  15. May 9, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Appropriations Committee
  16. May 9, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 9, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 7, 201836

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act

This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

(A rescission is legislation enacted by Congress that cancels the availability of previously enacted budget authority before the authority would otherwise expire. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress, which must be enacted into law to take effect. Congress may rescind all, part, or none of the amounts proposed by the President. If Congress does not pass rescission legislation within 45 days of continuous session of Congress, the President must make the funds available.)

The bill rescinds budget authority from specified programs and accounts within:

  • the Department of Agriculture,
  • the Department of Commerce,
  • the Department of Energy,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
  • the Department of Justice,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of State,
  • the Millennium Challenge Corporation,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Corporation for National and Community Service, and
  • the Railroad Retirement Board.
Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2018

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act

This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

(A rescission is legislation enacted by Congress that cancels the availability of previously enacted budget authority before the authority would otherwise expire. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress, which must be enacted into law to take effect. Congress may rescind all, part, or none of the amounts proposed by the President. If Congress does not pass rescission legislation within 45 days of continuous session of Congress, the President must make the funds available.)

The bill rescinds budget authority from specified programs and accounts within:

  • the Department of Agriculture,
  • the Department of Commerce,
  • the Department of Energy,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
  • the Department of Justice,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of State,
  • the Millennium Challenge Corporation,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Environmental Protection Agency,
  • the Corporation for National and Community Service, and
  • the Railroad Retirement Board.
Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act — Informed