H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-06-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] |
| Policy area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-24 — Became Public Law No: 119-28. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-06-06):
Rescissions Act of 2025
This bill rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.
Specifically, the bill rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for
- Contributions to International Organizations;
- Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities;
- Global Health Programs;
- Migration and Refugee Assistance;
- the Complex Crises Fund;
- the Democracy Fund;
- the Economic Support Fund;
- Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund;
- International Organization and Programs;
- Development Assistance;
- Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
- International Disaster Assistance; and
- Transition Initiatives.
The bill also rescinds funds that were provided for
- USAID Operating Expenses,
- the Inter-American Foundation,
- the U.S. African Development Foundation,
- the U.S. Institute of Peace, and
- the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tom Cole | R OK 2025-06-09 |
| Aaron Bean | R FL 2025-06-09 |
| Pete Sessions | R TX 2025-06-09 |
| Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] | R GA 2025-06-09 |
| Blake D. Moore | R UT 2025-06-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4?
H.R. 4 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Rescissions Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).