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Budget Cuts: 1% Reduction in Non-Security Federal Spending Annually.

This bill mandates a permanent, annual 1% reduction in federal spending that is not allocated to national defense or security. Starting in Fiscal Year 2026, this means less funding will be available for discretionary programs like education, infrastructure, scientific research, and social services. The goal is to reduce the deficit by implementing proportional savings across most civilian agencies.
Key points
All federal programs not categorized as security spending (e.g., national parks, education grants) will be cut by 1% annually, starting in 2026.
The cuts are applied automatically and proportionally across all affected budget accounts, potentially impacting the scope of public services provided.
Spending on national defense, security, and mandatory programs (like Social Security) is exempt from these reductions.
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Print number: 118_S_5484
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending of 1 percent.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5484.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal programs not categorized as security spending (e.g., national parks, education grants) will be cut by 1% annually, starting in 2026.
  • The cuts are applied automatically and proportionally across all affected budget accounts, potentially impacting the scope of public services provided.
  • Spending on national defense, security, and mandatory programs (like Social Security) is exempt from these reductions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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