Ask AI
Public Law119th CongressEconomics and Public Finance
H.R. 4Became Law

Rescissions Act of 2025

This bill became law

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 12, 2025)

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.

What just happenedJul 24, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-28.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1](R-LA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
Read on Congress.gov
5cosponsors3committees44actions46amendments2related bills67subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment SenateJul 17, 2025
  • Placed on Calendar SenateJul 15, 2025
  • Referred in SenateJul 10, 2025
  • Engrossed in HouseJun 12, 2025
  • Introduced in HouseJun 6, 2025
  • Public LawJul 25, 2025
  1. Jul 24, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-28.

  2. Jul 24, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-28.

  3. Jul 24, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 24, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 18, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 18, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 18, 2025FloorH1B000

    House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.

  8. Jul 17, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Jul 17, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.

  10. Jul 17, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.

  11. Jul 17, 2025Floor

    Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.

  12. Jul 17, 2025Floor

    Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.

  13. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  14. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  15. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  16. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  17. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  18. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  19. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    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.

  20. Jul 16, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)

  21. Jul 15, 2025Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)

  22. Jul 15, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392.

  23. Jul 15, 2025Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

  24. Jul 15, 2025Discharge

    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.

  25. Jul 15, 2025Committee14500

    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.

  26. Jul 15, 2025Discharge

    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.

  27. Jul 10, 2025IntroReferral

    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.

  28. Jun 12, 2025FloorH38310

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

  29. Jun 12, 2025FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)

  30. Jun 12, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)

  31. Jun 12, 2025FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167).

  32. Jun 12, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)

  33. Jun 12, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  34. Jun 12, 2025FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  35. Jun 12, 2025FloorH36200

    Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)

  36. Jun 12, 2025FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  37. Jun 12, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.

  38. Jun 12, 2025FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

  39. Jun 12, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)

  40. Jun 11, 2025FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.

  41. Jun 11, 2025FloorH1L210

    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.

  42. Jun 6, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  43. Jun 6, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  44. Jun 6, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 12, 202553

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.
Introduced in HouseJun 6, 2025

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.
Rescissions Act of 2025 — Informed