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Rescissions Act of 2025

What this bill does

  • This bill cancels $9.4 billion in unspent federal funds allocated to the State Department, USAID, and other agencies.
  • The cuts affect international aid programs, peacekeeping contributions, global health initiatives, and public broadcasting.
  • The rescissions take effect immediately upon enactment under existing congressional budget procedures.

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  1. 01

    How might the $9.4 billion in rescinded funds from State Department and USAID programs affect ongoing international aid commitments and U.S. diplomatic relationships?

  2. 02

    Which global health initiatives and peacekeeping contributions are most affected by these cuts, and what are the consequences of reducing funding mid-year?

  3. 03

    What evidence supports the claim that these unspent funds were unnecessary, and how were agencies planning to use the remaining budget allocations?

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-07-24 · President

    Became Public Law No: 119-28.

  2. 2025-07-24 · BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 119-28.

  3. 2025-07-24 · President

    Signed by President.

  4. 2025-07-24 · BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  5. 2025-07-18 · house · Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. 2025-07-18 · President

    Presented to President.

  7. 2025-07-18 · house · Floor

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

  8. 2025-07-17 · senate · Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. 2025-07-17 · senate · Floor

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

  10. 2025-07-17 · Floor

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

  11. 2025-07-17 · senate · Floor

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

  12. 2025-07-17 · senate · Floor

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

  13. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

    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. 2025-07-16 · senate · Floor

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

  21. 2025-07-15 · senate · Floor

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

  22. 2025-07-15 · senate · Floor

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

  23. 2025-07-15 · senate · Calendars

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

  24. 2025-07-15 · senate · Discharge

    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. 2025-07-15 · Committee

    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.

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