What it does
SourcedRescissions Act of 2025
This act rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.
Specifically, the act rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for
• Contributions to International Organizations;
• Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities;
• Global Health Programs (excluding funds for programs addressing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, nutrition, or maternal and child health);
• Migration and Refugee Assistance;
• the Complex Crises Fund;
• the Democracy Fund;
• the Economic Support Fund (excluding funds for assistance to Jordan, Egypt, or the Countering PRC Influence Fund);
• Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund;
• International Organization and Programs;
• Development Assistance (excluding funds for Feed the Future Innovation Labs, the Countering PRC Influence Fund, or commodity-based food aid);
• Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
• International Disaster Assistance (excluding funds for commodity-based food aid); and
• Transition Initiatives.
The act also rescinds funds that were provided for
• USAID Operating Expenses,
• the Inter-American Foundation,
• the U.S. African Development Foundation,
• the U.S. Institute of Peace, and
• the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jul 24, 2025).
Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.
What has happened
Sourced- 2025-07-24Became Public Law No: 119-28.Library of Congress
- 2025-07-24Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-07-18Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-07-17Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-06-12Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-06-06Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedNothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-28 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.
Recorded votes
SourcedJun 12, 2025 · House roll call 167 · needed 1/2
On Motion to Recommit: Failed 208–218
R 0 yes, 218 no, 2 present or not votingD 208 yes, 0 no, 4 present or not voting
Jun 12, 2025 · House roll call 168 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 214–212
R 214 yes, 4 no, 2 present or not votingD 0 yes, 208 no, 4 present or not voting
Jul 15, 2025 · Senate roll call 391 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Discharge: Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50–50
R 50 yes, 3 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 no
Jul 15, 2025 · Senate roll call 392 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 50–50
R 50 yes, 3 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 no
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 393 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 49–50
R 3 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 394 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 395 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 396 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 397 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 47–52
R 1 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 398 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 399 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 47–52
R 1 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 400 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 46–51
R 1 yes, 51 no, 1 present or not votingI 2 yes, 0 noD 43 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 401 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 47–50
R 2 yes, 50 no, 1 present or not votingI 2 yes, 0 noD 43 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 402 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 403 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Recommit: Motion to Recommit Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 16, 2025 · Senate roll call 404 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 405 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Table: Motion to Table Agreed to 51–47
R 51 yes, 2 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 43 no, 2 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 406 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 47–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 43 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 407 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 49–50
R 3 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 408 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 409 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Rejected 48–51
R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 410 · needed 1/2
On the Amendment: Amendment Agreed to 52–47
R 52 yes, 1 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 411 · needed 1/2
On Passage of the Bill: Bill Passed 51–48
R 51 yes, 2 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- Aaron Bean R-FL-4
- Tom Cole R-OK-4
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA-14
- Blake D. Moore R-UT-1
- Pete Sessions R-TX-17