Bill · S. 2067· Senate(119-S-2067)
Rescissions Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 9/2/2025 — Star Print ordered on the bill.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Schmitt
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- 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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
The provided text does not list any specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of that the bill would create.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduction in International Organization Funding: The bill rescinds $33,008,764 and $168,837,230 from "International Organizations--Contributions to International Organizations" (Section 2(b)(1) and 2(b)(2)).
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Reduction in Peacekeeping Activities: The bill rescinds $203,328,007 and $157,906,000 from "International Organizations--Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities" (Section 2(b)(3) and 2(b)(4)).
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Reduction in Global Health Programs: The bill rescinds $500,000,000 and $400,000,000 from "Bilateral Economic Assistance--Funds Appropriated to the President--Global Health Programs" (Section 2(b)(5) and 2(b)(6)).
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Reduction in Migration and Refugee Assistance: The bill permanently rescinds $800,000,000 from "Department of State--Migration and Refugee Assistance" (Section 2(b)(7)).
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Reduction in Economic and Democracy Funds: The bill rescinds $43,000,000 for "Complex Crises Fund," $83,000,000 for "Democracy Fund," and $1,650,000,000 for "Economic Support Fund" (Section 2(b)(8), 2(b)(9), and 2(b)(10)).
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Reduction in Environmental and International Programs: The bill rescinds $125,000,000 from the "Clean Technology Fund" and $436,920,000 from "International Organizations and Programs" (Section 2(b)(11) and 2(b)(12)).
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Reduction in Development and Regional Assistance: The bill rescinds $2,500,000,000 from "Development Assistance" and $460,000,000 from "Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia" (Section 2(b)(13) and 2(b)(14)).
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Reduction in Disaster and Agency Expenses: The bill rescinds $496,000,000 from "International Disaster Assistance" and $125,000,000 from "United States Agency for International Development--Operating Expenses" (Section 2(b)(15) and 2(b)(16)).
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Reduction in Transition and Foundation Funding: The bill rescinds $57,000,000 for "Transition Initiatives," $27,000,000 for the "Inter-American Foundation," and $22,000,000 for the "United States African Development Foundation" (Section 2(b)(17), 2(b)(18), and 2(b)(19)).
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Reduction in Peace and Broadcasting Funds: The bill rescinds $15,000,000 from the "United States Institute of Peace" and all amounts made available for the "Corporation for Public Broadcasting" for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Section 2(b)(20) and 2(b)(21)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-10Improves Diplomatic Engagement-5Improves International Alliances-5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+7Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces National Debt+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A-5Improves Environmental Protections-4Increases Renewable Energy Investment-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Low Income Households-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-5Improves Pandemic Preparedness-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-3
- 9/2/2025
- Star Print ordered on the bill.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/12/2025
- Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
- Introduced in Senate
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