Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

Rescissions Act of 2025

# Summary of the Rescissions Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does** The Rescissions Act of 2025 cancels $9.4 billion in federal funding that had been approved but not yet spent. These funds were designated for the State Department, USAID (the foreign aid agency), several independent agencies, and public broadcasting. The money covered programs like international peacekeeping, global health initiatives, disaster relief, refugee assistance, climate change efforts, and educational broadcasting. The bill was signed into law in 2025. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This bill primarily affects international programs and domestic public broadcasting. It reduces funding for diplomatic activities, foreign aid, international health programs, and PBS/NPR operations. The rescission process used here is a legal mechanism that allows the President to propose budget cuts, which Congress must then vote to approve. In this case, Congress passed the bill, making the cuts official. The affected agencies and programs will need to adjust their operations with less funding than previously allocated. **Current Status** The bill has already been signed into law, so these budget cuts are now in effect. No further congressional action is needed.