Rescissions Act of 2025

The Rescissions Act of 2025 would cancel unspent federal funds that were previously appropriated to several government agencies and organizations. Specifically, it targets unobligated money provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The State Department funds targeted include money for international contributions, peacekeeping activities, global health programs, refugee assistance, democracy initiatives, development assistance, and disaster relief. USAID operating expenses would also be affected, along with funding for organizations like the Inter-American Foundation, the U.S. African Development Foundation, and the U.S. Institute of Peace.

If enacted, this bill would reduce the amount of federal money available for these international and domestic programs. The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures established by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which allows the President to request that Congress cancel previously appropriated funds. However, the rescissions only take effect if Congress passes legislation authorizing them, which is what this bill would do. Currently, the bill has been introduced but has not advanced to committee action, and most introduced bills do not become law.