H.R. 4 Became law · Public Law 119-28 Economics and Public Finance

Rescissions Act of 2025

To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and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

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Sponsor Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] Introduced June 6, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (5 R) Latest action July 24, 2025

Summary

Rescissions Act of 2025
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
- Contributions to International Organizations;
- Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities;
- Global Health Programs (excluding funds for programs addressing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, nutrition, or maternal and child health);
- Migration and Refugee Assistance;
- the Complex Crises Fund;
- the Democracy Fund;
- the Economic Support Fund (excluding funds for assistance to Jordan, Egypt, or the Countering PRC Influence Fund);
- Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund;
- International Organization and Programs;
- Development Assistance (excluding funds for Feed the Future Innovation Labs, the Countering PRC Influence Fund, or commodity-based food aid);
- Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
- International Disaster Assistance (excluding funds for commodity-based food aid); and
- Transition Initiatives.
The act 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

SenateJul 17, 2025·Roll 411·H.R. 4
H.R. 4, As Amended
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4

Bill Passed51–48
R 51–2 D 0–44 I 0–2
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 403·H.R. 4
Kaine Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected48–51
R 2–51 D 44–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 401·H.R. 4
Markey Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected47–50
R 2–50 D 43–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 399·H.R. 4
Schumer Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected47–52
R 1–52 D 44–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 398·H.R. 4
Warner Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected48–51
R 2–51 D 44–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 396·H.R. 4
Hirono Motion to Recommit to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected48–51
R 2–51 D 44–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 395·H.R. 4
Gallego Motion to Recommit to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected48–51
R 2–51 D 44–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 16, 2025·Roll 394·H.R. 4
Cortez Masto Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4

Motion to Recommit Rejected48–51
R 2–51 D 44–0 I 2–0
SenateJul 15, 2025·Roll 392·H.R. 4
Motion to Proceed to H.R. 4
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4

Motion to Proceed Agreed to50–50
R 50–3 D 0–45 I 0–2
SenateJul 15, 2025·Roll 391·H.R. 4
Motion to Discharge H.R. 4 from the Committees on Appropriations and the Budget
On the Motion to Discharge H.R. 4

Motion to Discharge Agreed to50–50
R 50–3 D 0–45 I 0–2
HouseJun 12, 2025·Roll 168·H.R. 4
Rescissions Act
On Passage

Passed214–212
R 214–4 D 0–208
HouseJun 12, 2025·Roll 167·H.R. 4
Rescissions Act
On Motion to Recommit

Failed208–218
R 0–218 D 208–0

Actions

Jul 24, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Jul 24, 2025 Signed by President.
Jul 18, 2025 Presented to President.
Jul 18, 2025 House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.
Jul 17, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 17, 2025 Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
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 Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
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 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 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 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 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)
Jul 15, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)
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 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 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 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167).
Jun 12, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)
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 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 12, 2025 Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)
Jun 12, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 12, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.
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 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)
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 6, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Jun 6, 2025 Introduced in House

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