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Budget Cuts: 2% Rescission of Nonsecurity Discretionary Spending Starting 2026.

This bill mandates a 2% rescission of discretionary appropriations that are not included in the security category. Starting in Fiscal Year 2026, these funds will be rescinded on a pro rata basis from regular appropriation Acts. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is required to submit reports specifying the accounts and amounts of each rescission.
Key points
Pro Rata Rescissions: Starting in 2026, nonsecurity discretionary appropriations will be reduced by 2% on a pro rata basis.
Security Exemption: The reduction applies only to appropriations not included in the security category.
Reporting Requirement: The OMB Director must submit a report to Congress detailing the rescinded amounts within 30 days of appropriations being made available.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5485
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 2 percent.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5485.

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:

  • Pro Rata Rescissions: Starting in 2026, nonsecurity discretionary appropriations will be reduced by 2% on a pro rata basis.
  • Security Exemption: The reduction applies only to appropriations not included in the security category.
  • Reporting Requirement: The OMB Director must submit a report to Congress detailing the rescinded amounts within 30 days of appropriations being made available.
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 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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