RepublicanBill · S. 2067· Senate(119-S-2067)

Rescissions Act of 2025

Rep. Schmitt
Age: 51 years
Missouri
Introduced
6/12/2025
Last activity
9/2/2025 — Star Print ordered on the bill.
Sponsored by
Eric Schmitt
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Economics and Public Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Rescissions Act of 2025 aims to cancel various amounts of previously approved budget authority. These changes are based on a special message sent by the President on June 3, 2025. The bill targets funds related to international organizations, global health, and economic assistance. It also includes reductions for migration and refugee assistance, as well as international disaster assistance. Additionally, it rescinds funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+7

    The bill implements significant rescissions across various international and domestic agency budgets.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5

    The bill reduces government spending by rescinding billions of dollars in unobligated budget authority.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5

    By canceling previously approved budget authority, the bill aims to exercise fiscal control.

The opposite· 3 of 11

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-10

    The bill rescinds billions of dollars across various foreign aid and assistance categories.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-7

    The rescission of $800 million in Migration and Refugee Assistance negatively impacts immigrants and refugees.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-5

    Reducing contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping may weaken international alliances.