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H.R. 4 (119th)

Rescissions Act of 2025

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enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 June 2025

Last action

24 July 2025 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 119-28.

Sponsors

Steve Scalise, Tom Cole, Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Pete Sessions, Marjorie Greene, Blake Moore

Subjects

Asylum, Healthcare, Immigration, Budget, Economics and Public Finance

Source updated

11 July 2026

Asylum · Healthcare · Immigration · Budget · Economics and Public Finance

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 6 June 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 June 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 June 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 June 2025

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 June 2025

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 June 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 June 2025

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 June 2025

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 June 2025

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 June 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 June 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 June 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 June 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 June 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 July 2025

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 15 July 2025

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 July 2025

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  18. 15 July 2025

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Committee

  19. 15 July 2025

    Discharge

    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.

    Source: Discharge

  20. 16 July 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 July 2025

    Failed

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

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 July 2025

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  23. 18 July 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  24. 18 July 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  25. 18 July 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  26. 24 July 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-28.

    Source: President

  27. 24 July 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  28. 24 July 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

12 June 2025 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 214 · No 212 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

12 June 2025 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 208 · No 218 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

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