Federal Spending Cuts: 5% Rescission for Nonsecurity Discretionary Programs
This bill mandates a 5-percent cut in federal spending that is not allocated for security (nonsecurity discretionary spending). Starting in fiscal year 2026 and for each fiscal year thereafter, these funds will be rescinded on a pro rata basis. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be required to report the details of these rescissions to Congress.
Key points
Mandatory Cut: Starting in fiscal year 2026 and every year thereafter, nonsecurity discretionary appropriations will be reduced by 5%.
Scope: The cuts apply to appropriations provided in a regular appropriation Act that are not included in the security category.
Security Exemption: The cuts do not apply to discretionary spending defined as the security category.
Reporting Requirement: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must report annually to Congress detailing which specific accounts and amounts were subject to the rescissions.
Status:
Expired
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