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119th Congress · H.R. 4 · Final

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.

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SubjectsAbortionAdult education and literacyAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAgricultural educationAgricultural researchArea studies and international educationAsiaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCaribbean areaChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCorporation for Public BroadcastingCredit and credit marketsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFarmlandFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHIV/AIDSHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHuman rightsImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInter-American FoundationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelLivestockMedical educationMotor vehiclesMultilateral development programsNutrition and dietOil and gasPolicy sciencesReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSexually transmitted diseasesSmall businessU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)U.S. Institute of PeaceUnited NationsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater qualityWomen in businessWomen's healthWorld health

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 97 (Friday, June 6, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SCALISE:H.R. 4.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:ArticleISection9Clause7[Page H2534]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] · [R-LA-1] · S001176
    Rep-LA-1 current · 10 terms · @SteveScalise · 4 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Steve Scalise
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Steve
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Joseph
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Scalise
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LA
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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266 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1801
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266 Cannon House Office Building
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Leadership roles (7)

  • House Majority Whip · house · 2014-08-01 – 2015-01-03
  • House Majority Whip · house · 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03
  • House Majority Whip · house · 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03
  • House Minority Whip · house · 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03
  • House Minority Whip · house · 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03
  • House Majority Leader · house · 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03
  • House Majority Leader · house · 2025-01-03 – present

Committee memberships (0)

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Social media

District offices (4)

  • 21454 Koop Drive, Suite 2C, Mandeville, LA, 70471 · 985-893-9064 · 30.4172835,-90.0434162
  • 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 803, Metairie, LA, 70005 · 504-837-1259 · 30.0009351,-90.12402329999999
  • 110 West Hickory Street, City Hall Annex Building, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454 · 985-340-2185 · 30.4403751,-90.4422259
  • 4876 LA-1, Suite 117, Raceland, LA, 70394 · 985-879-2300 · 29.6913319,-90.5520231

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0LA01087
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2026
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SCALISE, STEVE MR
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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LA
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01
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1999-02-05
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2024-11-25
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2024-11-25
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$9,320,529.35
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$7,775,034.62
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$5,676,647.30
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (5)

  • Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] · [R-OK-4] · C001053 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-09
    Rep-OK-4 current · 12 terms · @TomColeOK04 · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] · [R-FL-4] · B001314 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-09
    Rep-FL-4 current · 2 terms · @RepAaronBean · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · [R-TX-17] · S000250 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-09
    Rep-TX-17 current · 14 terms · @PeteSessions · 5 district offices
  • Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] · [R-GA-14] · G000596 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-09
    Rep-GA-14 current · 3 terms
  • Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] · [R-UT-1] · M001213 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-09
    Rep-UT-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBlakeMoore · 1 district office

Committees (3)

  • Budget Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-07-16T01:19:27ZDischarged From
    2025-07-10T17:54:37ZReferred To
  • Appropriations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-07-10T17:54:00ZReferred To
  • Appropriations Committee [House Standing]
    2025-06-12T19:43:21ZUnknown
    2025-06-12T19:00:36ZUnknown
    2025-06-06T13:00:05ZReferred To

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  • 2025-07-24PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-28.
  • 2025-07-24BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-28.
  • 2025-07-24PresidentE30000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2025-07-24BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2025-07-18FloorE20000via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  • 2025-07-18President28000via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  • 2025-07-18 00:04:36FloorH1B000via House floor actions
    House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.
  • 2025-07-17Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2025-07-17Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
    VoteSenate roll 411 — source
  • 2025-07-17Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
    VoteSenate roll 411 — source
  • 2025-07-17Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-07-17Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Kaine to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 403.
    VoteSenate roll 403 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Markey to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 401.
    VoteSenate roll 401 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Schumer to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 399.
    VoteSenate roll 399 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Warner to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 398.
    VoteSenate roll 398 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Hirono to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 396.
    VoteSenate roll 396 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Gallego to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 395.
    VoteSenate roll 395 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Cortez Masto to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 394.
    VoteSenate roll 394 — source
  • 2025-07-16Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)
  • 2025-07-15Floorvia Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)
  • 2025-07-15Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392.
    VoteSenate roll 392 — source
  • 2025-07-15Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
  • 2025-07-15Dischargevia Senate
    Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Budget discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 391 Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
    VoteSenate roll 391 — source
  • 2025-07-15Committee14500via Library of Congress
    Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Budget discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 391 Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
    VoteSenate roll 391 — source
  • 2025-07-15Dischargevia Senate
    Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget made. Pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
  • 2025-07-10IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred jointly to the Committee on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of 1/30/1975 as amended by the order of 4/11/1986.
  • 2025-06-12 15:54:18FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-06-12 15:54:16FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
    VoteHouse roll 168 — source
  • 2025-06-12 15:54:16Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
    VoteHouse roll 168 — source
  • 2025-06-12 15:43:21FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167).
    VoteHouse roll 167 — source
  • 2025-06-12 15:36:38FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)
  • 2025-06-12 15:01:02FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kelly (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2025-06-12 15:00:46FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2025-06-12 15:00:36FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)
  • 2025-06-12 14:59:58FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-06-12 13:31:38FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.
  • 2025-06-12 13:30:50FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  • 2025-06-12 13:30:45FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)
  • 2025-06-11 16:51:07FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.
  • 2025-06-11 09:55:47FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  • 2025-06-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • 2025-06-06IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-06-06IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2025-07-23T02:08:20Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate bill textEAS2025-07-17T10:08:18Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2025-07-16T14:38:33Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-07-12T02:23:16Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-06-13T05:53:16Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Display Title2025-06-12T12:23:18Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-06-12T12:23:16Z
    Rescissions Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-06-12T12:18:17Z
    To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

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Summaries

00 · 2025-06-06 · Introduced in House

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.
53 · 2025-06-12 · Passed House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 499 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2025-06-11 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)
  • S 2067 (119) Rescissions Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-09-02 — Star Print ordered on the bill.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (46)

  • SAMDT 2899 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608
  • SAMDT 2898 (119)
    To reduce the amount rescinded from Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Amendment SA 2898 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 407.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181
  • SAMDT 2897 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 2896 (119)
    To reduce the amount rescinded from International Organizations and Programs and to ensure that UNICEF receives all of the funding previously appropriated to it by Congress.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Amendment SA 2896 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 408.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] · [D-GA] · O000174
  • SAMDT 2895 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · [D-MA] · W000817
  • SAMDT 2894 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 2893 (119)
    In the nature of a substitute.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Motion to table amendment SA 2893 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 405.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · [R-ME] · C001035
  • SAMDT 2892 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181
  • SAMDT 2891 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181
  • SAMDT 2890 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181
  • SAMDT 2889 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181
  • SAMDT 2888 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 2887 (119)
    To strike the rescission of funds appropriated for the Feed the Future Program to improve global food security and agricultural resiliency and support agriculture research that benefits United States agribusinesses and universities.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Amendment SA 2887 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 404.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 2886 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · [D-AZ] · G000574
  • SAMDT 2885 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · [R-ME] · C001035
  • SAMDT 2884 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181
  • SAMDT 2883 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000563
  • SAMDT 2882 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000563
  • SAMDT 2881 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 2880 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 2879 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608
  • SAMDT 2878 (119)
    To strike the rescission of funds appropriated for Global Health programs, including family planning and reproductive health.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-16 — Amendment SA 2878 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 402.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608
  • SAMDT 2877 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384
  • SAMDT 2876 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384
  • SAMDT 2875 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384
  • SAMDT 2874 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384
  • SAMDT 2873 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · [D-DE] · C001088
  • SAMDT 2872 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 2871 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 2870 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 2869 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 2868 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608
  • SAMDT 2867 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608
  • SAMDT 2866 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608
  • SAMDT 2865 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Amendment SA 2865 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 406.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · [R-AK] · M001153
  • SAMDT 2864 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 2863 (119)
    To strike the paragraph of the bill that rescinds $15,000,000 that had been appropriated for the United States Institute of Peace.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Amendment SA 2863 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 409.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 2862 (119)
    To reduce the amount rescinded from Global Health programs to preserve funding for programs addressing diseases.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-16 — Amendment SA 2862 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 400.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150
  • SAMDT 2860 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] · [R-MO] · H001089
  • SAMDT 2859 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273
  • SAMDT 2858 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273
  • SAMDT 2857 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273
  • SAMDT 2856 (119)
    To strike the recession of amounts made available for international disaster assistance, to ensure the United States can compete with China and maintain our long tradition of providing lifesaving aid.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-16 — Amendment SA 2856 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 393.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · [D-DE] · C001088
  • SAMDT 2855 (119)
    To strike the rescissions of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-16 — Amendment SA 2855 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 397.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 2854 (119)
    Submitted 2025-07-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150
  • SAMDT 2853 (119)
    In the nature of a substitute.
    Submitted 2025-07-15T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 4 (119)
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Amendment SA 2853 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 410.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] · [R-MO] · S001227

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