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Rescissions Act of 2025: Cuts to Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting

This Act rescinds certain unobligated budget authorities, primarily targeting international organizations, foreign assistance, and development programs. The Act also rescinds funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The cuts affect refugee assistance and global health programs, with a proviso that these reductions must not come from funds for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, or malaria.
Key points
Billions of dollars in unobligated funds for international organizations, economic assistance, and refugee support are rescinded.
Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 is rescinded.
Global health program funds are reduced by $500 million, with protections for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria funding.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-07-17
52%
For 51
Against 48
Abstain 0
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Status: Became Law
Civic Will
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Process start date: 2025-06-06
Voting date: 2025-07-17
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 411
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rescissions Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Billions of dollars in unobligated funds for international organizations, economic assistance, and refugee support are rescinded.
  • Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 is rescinded.
  • Global health program funds are reduced by $500 million, with protections for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 119-28.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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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