H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025
This bill, titled the "Rescissions Act of 2025," is designed to permanently eliminate certain budgetary allocations that have not yet been used, as proposed by the President on June 3, 2025. The key actions it outlines include:
1. Purpose of the Bill
The main objective of the bill is to rescind or cancel specific funds from various federal budget categories. The funds in question are described as "unobligated balances," which means they have been allocated for certain purposes but have not yet been spent or committed to any projects or services.
2. Specific Rescissions
The bill lists the following rescissions, which total around $3.5 billion:
- International Organizations—Contributions to International Organizations:
- $33,008,764 from the Department of State appropriations for 2024.
- $168,837,230 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- International Organizations—Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities:
- $203,328,007 from the Department of State appropriations for 2024.
- $157,906,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance—Global Health Programs:
- $500,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025 (first paragraph).
- $400,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025 (second paragraph).
- Department of State—Migration and Refugee Assistance:
- $800,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance—Complex Crises Fund:
- $43,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance—Democracy Fund:
- $83,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance—Economic Support Fund:
- $1,650,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Multilateral Assistance—Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund:
- $125,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance—Development Assistance:
- $2,500,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance—International Disaster Assistance:
- $496,000,000 from the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2025.
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting:
- Amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are permanently rescinded.
3. Process for Enactment
Upon enactment, the rescissions will take effect immediately. This bill was introduced by Mr. Scalise on June 6, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
4. Implications
The rescission of these funds may impact various international programs, including health initiatives, humanitarian assistance, and contributions to international organizations, as these funds are intended for multiple global efforts.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 24, 2025 | Signed by President. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | Presented to President. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414: 6) |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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. 15, 2025 | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379: 2) |
| Jul. 15, 2025 | 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, 2025 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392. |
| Jul. 15, 2025 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114. |
| Jul. 15, 2025 | 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. 10, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808) |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805) |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4. |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805) |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167). |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796) |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796) |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments. |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Jun. 12, 2025 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | Rule H. Res. 499 passed House. |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun. 06, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jun. 06, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. |
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