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H.R. 4 House Economics and Public Finance

Rescissions Act of 2025

Introduced
Jun 6, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Scalise, Steve (R-LA-1)
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BECAME LAW JUL 24, 2025

Became Law on Jul 24, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Jun 6, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Jun 6, 2025
  3. House 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 11, 2025
  4. House Rule H. Res. 499 passed House. Jun 11, 2025
  5. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805) Jun 12, 2025
  6. 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 12, 2025
  7. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4. Jun 12, 2025
  8. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Jun 12, 2025
  9. House Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805) Jun 12, 2025
  10. House The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Jun 12, 2025
  11. House 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
  12. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808) Jun 12, 2025
  13. House On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167). Jun 12, 2025
  14. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796) Jun 12, 2025
  15. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796) Jun 12, 2025
  16. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jun 12, 2025
  17. House
    On Motion to Recommit Jun 12, 2025
    Defeated Yea 208 Nay 218 Roll Call
  18. House
    On Passage Jun 12, 2025
    Agreed Yea 214 Nay 212 Roll Call
  19. Senate 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. Jul 10, 2025
  20. Senate 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
  21. House 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
  22. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114. Jul 15, 2025
  23. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392. Jul 15, 2025
  24. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379) Jul 15, 2025
  25. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414) Jul 16, 2025
  26. Senate 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
  27. Senate 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
  28. Senate 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
  29. Senate 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
  30. Senate 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
  31. Senate 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
  32. Senate 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
  33. Senate
    On the Motion to Discharge H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Agreed Yea 50 Nay 50 Roll Call
  34. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Agreed Yea 50 Nay 50 Roll Call
  35. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Defeated Yea 48 Nay 51 Roll Call
  36. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Defeated Yea 48 Nay 51 Roll Call
  37. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Defeated Yea 48 Nay 51 Roll Call
  38. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Defeated Yea 48 Nay 51 Roll Call
  39. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 16, 2025
    Defeated Yea 47 Nay 52 Roll Call
  40. Senate Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. Jul 17, 2025
  41. Senate Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. Jul 17, 2025
  42. House Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411. Jul 17, 2025
  43. Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411. Jul 17, 2025
  44. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Jul 17, 2025
  45. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 17, 2025
    Defeated Yea 47 Nay 50 Roll Call
  46. Senate
    On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 Jul 17, 2025
    Defeated Yea 48 Nay 51 Roll Call
  47. Senate
    On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4 Jul 17, 2025
    Agreed Yea 51 Nay 48 Roll Call
  48. House House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590. Jul 18, 2025
  49. House
    Presented to President. Jul 18, 2025
  50. House
    Signed by President. Jul 24, 2025
  51. House Latest action
    Became Public Law No: 119-28. Jul 24, 2025

Cosponsors

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Subjects

AbortionAdult education and literacyAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAgricultural educationAgricultural researchArea studies and international educationAsiaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCaribbean areaChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCorporation for Public BroadcastingCredit and credit marketsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insurance

Committees

  • Budget Committee
    • Discharged From , Jul 16, 2025
    • Referred To , Jul 10, 2025
  • Appropriations Committee
    • Referred To , Jul 10, 2025
  • Appropriations Committee
    • Unknown , Jun 12, 2025
    • Unknown , Jun 12, 2025
    • Referred To , Jun 6, 2025

Summary

Rescissions Act of 2025This 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 forContributions 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; andTransition 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, andthe Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Summary as of: Passed House

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