Rescissions Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Rescissions Act of 2025 seeks to eliminate $9.4 billion in previously allocated funds from various U.S. government agencies and programs. These funds were intended for international organizations, global health initiatives, humanitarian assistance, and other foreign policy efforts. The rescissions are based on a proposal by the President and are enacted through the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act. The funds were originally appropriated through the 2024 and 2025 continuing appropriations acts.
Key provisions
- Rescinds $33.1 million from contributions to international organizations.
- Rescinds $168.8 million from contributions for international peacekeeping activities.
- Rescinds $500 million from Global Health Programs.
- Rescinds $800 million in migration and refugee assistance.
- Rescinds $43 million from the Complex Crises Fund.
- Rescinds $83 million from the Democracy Fund.
- Rescinds $1.65 billion from the Economic Support Fund.
- Rescinds $125 million from contributions to the Clean Technology Fund.
Who is affected
- Department of State
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- International Organizations
- Foreign Aid Recipients
Notable changes
- The rescissions are based on a Presidential proposal enacted through the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene
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