Bill · S. 913· Senate(119-S-913)
Return to Sender Act
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Return to Sender Act." It seeks to repeal sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Additionally, the bill aims to rescind any unobligated balances of amounts made available under those specific sections. The action is based on the status of these funds as of the date the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+7
The bill explicitly rescinds existing funds, thereby reducing total government expenditure.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
Rescinding unobligated balances reduces federal spending and helps lower the deficit.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
Rescinding unobligated funds is a measure often viewed as increasing fiscal discipline.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Repealing these sections may reduce the funding available for climate and renewable energy initiatives.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-5
The rescission of funds reduces the capital available for renewable energy investment.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
The loss of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act could weaken environmental programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Rescission of Funds: The bill rescinds unobligated balances from sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act (Section 2). This could be considered positive as it removes funds that have not yet been obligated.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Repeal of Sections: The bill repeals sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act (Section 2). This could be considered negative for any individuals or groups who relied on the availability of those specific 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
- Reduces Government Spending+7Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces National Debt+5Reduces Inflation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Environmental Protections-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Urban Residents-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Native Americans-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 3/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio