Bill · H.R. 1982· House(119-HR-1982)
Return to Sender Act
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Cloud
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Return to Sender Act." It aims to repeal sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Additionally, the bill seeks to rescind any unobligated balances of amounts made available under those specific sections. These actions are to be taken as of the date this Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The rescission of unobligated balances helps reduce government spending and the deficit.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill rescinds available funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, thereby reducing spending.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
Reducing unspent legislative appropriations is viewed as an act of fiscal responsibility.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Repealing sections of the Inflation Reduction Act likely reduces funding for climate-related initiatives.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The removal of specific funding mechanisms may weaken environmental protections.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-5
Repealing these sections removes funding that would have supported renewable energy investment.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups listed within the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The repeal and rescission of unobligated balances under sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act as outlined in Section 2 could result in the removal of available funds.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+5Reduces National Debt+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5Increases Renewable Energy Investment-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Marjorie GreeneRepublican · Georgia