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H.R. 4 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-28

Rescissions Act of 2025

Became lawEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedJun 6, 2025
Passed HouseJun 12, 2025
Passed SenateJul 17, 2025
To PresidentJul 18, 2025
Became lawJul 24, 2025

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Rescissions of budget authority
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    What it does

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    Rescissions 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

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    1. 2025-07-24Became Public Law No: 119-28.Library of Congress
    2. 2025-07-24Became Public Law No: 119-28.Library of Congress
    3. 2025-07-24Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2025-07-24Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2025-07-18House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.House floor actions
    6. 2025-07-18Presented to President.House floor actions
    7. 2025-07-18Presented to President.Library of Congress
    8. 2025-07-17Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    9. 2025-07-17Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411. Roll call recordSenate
    10. 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
    11. 2025-07-17Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
    12. 2025-07-17Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
    13. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Kaine to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 403. Roll call recordSenate
    14. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Markey to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 401. Roll call recordSenate
    15. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Schumer to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 399. Roll call recordSenate
    16. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Warner to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 398. Roll call recordSenate
    17. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Hirono to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 396. Roll call recordSenate
    18. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Gallego to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 395. Roll call recordSenate
    19. 2025-07-16Motion by Senator Cortez Masto to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 394. Roll call recordSenate
    20. 2025-07-16Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)Senate
    21. 2025-07-15Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)Senate
    22. 2025-07-15Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392. Roll call recordSenate
    23. 2025-07-15Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.Senate
    24. 2025-07-15Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Budget discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 391 Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986. Roll call recordSenate
    25. 2025-07-15Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Budget discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 391 Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    26. 2025-07-15Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget made. Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.Senate
    27. 2025-07-10Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred jointly to the Committee on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.Senate
    28. 2025-06-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    29. 2025-06-12On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    30. 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
    31. 2025-06-12On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    32. 2025-06-12Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)House floor actions
    33. 2025-06-12POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kelly (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    34. 2025-06-12The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
    35. 2025-06-12Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)House floor actions
    36. 2025-06-12The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    37. 2025-06-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.House floor actions
    38. 2025-06-12Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
    39. 2025-06-12Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)House floor actions
    40. 2025-06-11Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.House floor actions
    41. 2025-06-11Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
    42. 2025-06-06Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.House floor actions
    43. 2025-06-06Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    44. 2025-06-06Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing 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

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    Jun 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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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

    How each member voted · Official record

    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