Bill Summary
The "Rescissions Act of 2025" is a piece of legislation aimed at rescinding specific budget authority that was proposed for rescission by the President in a special message to Congress on June 3, 2025. This act utilizes the procedures established under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Key provisions of the Act include:
1. **Immediate Effect**: The rescissions will take effect immediately upon enactment.
2. **Specific Budget Cuts**: The bill outlines a series of rescissions totaling over $6 billion across various categories, primarily affecting international contributions, global health programs, and bilateral economic assistance. Notable rescissions include significant cuts to funds for international organizations, peacekeeping activities, and development assistance.
3. **Permanent Rescissions**: Some amounts, particularly related to migration and refugee assistance, are permanently rescinded, meaning those funds will no longer be available for their intended purposes.
Overall, the Act reflects a legislative effort to adjust federal spending priorities by eliminating certain budgetary allocations as proposed by the President.
Possible Impacts
The "Rescissions Act of 2025" described in the legislation rescinds significant funding across various programs, which can affect people in several ways:
1. **Impact on Global Health Initiatives**: The rescission of $500 million from "Global Health Programs" and $400 million from additional health-related appropriations could lead to reduced funding for critical health initiatives, such as vaccination programs, disease prevention strategies, and health infrastructure development in low-income countries. This could result in increased disease transmission, higher mortality rates, and a setback in global health advancements.
2. **Reduction in Humanitarian Assistance**: The rescission of $800 million from "Migration and Refugee Assistance" and $496 million from "International Disaster Assistance" may lead to diminished support for refugees and those affected by humanitarian crises. This could mean fewer resources for food, shelter, and medical aid, exacerbating the suffering of vulnerable populations and potentially leading to increased displacement and instability in regions already facing crises.
3. **Effects on International Peacekeeping and Development**: The rescission of funds allocated for contributions to international peacekeeping activities ($203 million and $158 million) and development assistance ($2.5 billion) could hinder efforts to stabilize conflict regions, promote democracy, and support economic development. This may lead to prolonged conflicts, increased violence, and a lack of support for democratic institutions, ultimately affecting global security and economic stability.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2067 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2067
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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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 12, 2025
Mr. Schmitt introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred jointly pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as amended
by the order of April 11, 1986 to the Committee on Appropriations and
the Budget
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Rescissions Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. RESCISSIONS OF BUDGET AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Pursuant to the special message transmitted by the
President on June 3, 2025, to the House of Representatives and the
Senate proposing the rescission of budget authority under section 1012
of part B of title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 682 et seq.), the rescissions described
under subsection (b) shall take effect immediately upon the date of
enactment of this Act.
(b) Rescissions.--The rescissions described in this subsection are
as follows:
(1) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``International Organizations--Contributions to International
Organizations'' made available by the Department of State,
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2024 (division F of Public Law 118-47), $33,008,764 are
rescinded.
(2) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``International Organizations--Contributions to International
Organizations'' made available by the Full-Year Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public Law 119-4),
$168,837,230 are rescinded.
(3) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``International Organizations--Contributions for International
Peacekeeping Activities'' made available by the Department of
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations
Act, 2024 (division F of Public Law 118-47), $203,328,007 are
rescinded.
(4) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``International Organizations--Contributions for International
Peacekeeping Activities'' made available by the Full-Year
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public Law
119-4), $157,906,000 are rescinded.
(5) Of the unobligated balances in the first paragraph
under the heading ``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds
Appropriated to the President--Global Health Programs'' made
available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025
(division A of Public Law 119-4), $500,000,000 are rescinded.
(6) Of the unobligated balances in the second paragraph
under the heading ``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds
Appropriated to the President--Global Health Programs'' made
available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025
(division A of Public Law 119-4), $400,000,000 are rescinded.
(7) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Department of State--Migration and Refugee Assistance'' made
available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025
(division A of Public Law 119-4), $800,000,000 are permanently
rescinded.
(8) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--Complex Crises Fund'' made available by the Full-
Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public
Law 119-4), $43,000,000 are rescinded.
(9) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--Democracy Fund'' made available by the Full-Year
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public Law
119-4), $83,000,000 are rescinded.
(10) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--Economic Support Fund'' made available by the Full-
Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public
Law 119-4), $1,650,000,000 are rescinded.
(11) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Multilateral Assistance--International Financial
Institutions--Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund'' made
available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025
(division A of Public Law 119-4), $125,000,000 are rescinded.
(12) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Multilateral Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--International Organizations and Programs'' made
available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025
(division A of Public Law 119-4), $436,920,000 are rescinded.
(13) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--Development Assistance'' made available by the Full-
Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public
Law 119-4), $2,500,000,000 are rescinded.
(14) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia''
made available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act,
2025 (division A of Public Law 119-4), $460,000,000 are
rescinded.
(15) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--International Disaster Assistance'' made available
by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division
A of Public Law 119-4), $496,000,000 are rescinded.
(16) Of the unobligated balances under the heading ``United
States Agency for International Development--Funds Appropriated
to the President--Operating Expenses'' made available by the
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of
Public Law 119-4), $125,000,000 are rescinded.
(17) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the
President--Transition Initiatives'' made available by the Full-
Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public
Law 119-4), $57,000,000 are rescinded.
(18) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Independent Agencies--Inter-
American Foundation'' made available by the Full-Year
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of Public Law
119-4), $27,000,000 are rescinded.
(19) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Independent Agencies--United
States African Development Foundation'' made available by the
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (division A of
Public Law 119-4), $22,000,000 are rescinded.
(20) Of the unobligated balances under the heading
``Related Programs--United States Institute of Peace'' made
available by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025
(division A of Public Law 119-4), $15,000,000 are rescinded.
(21)(A) Amounts made available for ``Corporation for Public
Broadcasting'' for fiscal year 2026 by Public Law 118-47 are
rescinded.
(B) Amounts made available for ``Corporation for Public
Broadcasting'' for fiscal year 2027 by Public Law 119-4 are
rescinded.
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