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H.R. 4 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-28

Rescissions Act of 2025

2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.

Signed July 24, 2025 · Introduced June 6, 2025 in the House

Sponsor: Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-1) · 5 cosponsors (5 R)

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  1. Sec. 1 Short Title, in the bill as introduced
  2. Sec. 2 Rescissions of budget authority, in the bill as introduced

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Official title

To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and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.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

This act rescinds specified 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 act rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for

The act also rescinds funds that were provided for

How it became law

  1. IntroducedJun 6
  2. CommitteeJul 15
  3. House—
  4. SenateJul 17
  5. SignedJul 24

As introduced: To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and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.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (26)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)

  2. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Text: Introduced in House

    2 sections

  5. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-GA), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK)

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

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

  8. Text: Engrossed in House

    2 sections, no changes

  9. SenateReceived 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.

  10. Text: Referred in Senate

    2 sections, no changes

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

  12. SenateSenate 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.

  13. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    2 sections, no changes

  14. SenateMotion 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.

  15. SenateMotion 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.

  16. SenateMotion 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.

  17. SenateMotion 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.

  18. SenateMotion 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.

  19. SenateMotion 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.

  20. SenateMotion 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.

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

  22. Text: Engrossed Amendment Senate

    Text replaced or amended (section count not available for amendment documents).

  23. HousePresented to President.

  24. Text: Enrolled Bill

    2 sections: 2 added, 2 removed

  25. Became Public Law No: 119-28.

  26. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (43)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)

  2. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Text: Introduced in House

    2 sections

  5. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-GA), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK)

  6. HouseRule H. Res. 499 passed House.

  7. HouseRules 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.

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

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

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

  11. HousePOSTPONED 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.

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

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

  14. HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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

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

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

  18. Text: Engrossed in House

    2 sections, no changes

  19. SenateReceived 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.

  20. Text: Referred in Senate

    2 sections, no changes

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

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

  23. SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

  24. SenateSenate 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. SenateMotion 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.

  26. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    2 sections, no changes

  27. SenateMotion 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.

  28. SenateMotion 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.

  29. SenateMotion 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.

  30. SenateMotion 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.

  31. SenateMotion 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.

  32. SenateMotion 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.

  33. SenateMotion 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.

  34. SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)

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

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

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

  38. Text: Engrossed Amendment Senate

    Text replaced or amended (section count not available for amendment documents).

  39. HousePresented to President.

  40. SenateHouse agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.

  41. Text: Enrolled Bill

    2 sections: 2 added, 2 removed

  42. Became Public Law No: 119-28.

  43. Signed by President.

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 5 cosponsors.

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  1. Sec. 1Short Title
  2. Sec. 2Rescissions of budget authority

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Sponsor: Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-1)

  • Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL-4)
  • Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-4)
  • Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-GA-14)
  • Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-1)
  • Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)
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