Rescissions Act of 2025
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AI-generated# Rescissions Act of 2025 — Plain English Summary
The Rescissions Act of 2025 is a law that cancels, or "rescinds," previously approved federal spending. In other words, Congress had already set aside money for certain programs and purposes in earlier budgets, but this law takes back some of that funding before it gets spent. This is a tool Congress can use to reduce government expenditures by pulling back money that was authorized but not yet fully used.
The law affects federal agencies and programs that were slated to receive the rescinded funds. Depending on which specific funding streams are canceled, this could impact a range of areas — potentially including infrastructure, public health, education, or other domestic programs — though the exact programs affected depend on the detailed provisions of the law. Organizations, state and local governments, or communities that were counting on those federal dollars may find those resources reduced or eliminated.
It is worth noting that rescission bills are a normal part of the federal budget process. They allow the government to adjust spending levels after initial budgets are passed, often in response to changing priorities or efforts to reduce the national deficit. This particular law followed a standard legislative path — passing through the House and Senate before being signed into law by the President and assigned Public Law number 119-28.
Because no official description of the specific funding cuts was provided, the full scope of this law's impact on everyday Americans depends on the detailed line items within the legislation. Anyone directly affected — such as grant recipients or program administrators — would want to review the specific provisions to understand exactly which funds were rescinded.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Became Public Law No: 119-28.
July 24, 2025
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Signed by President.
Jul 24, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Jul 24, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-28.
Jul 24, 2025Signed by President.
Jul 24, 2025House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 590.
Jul 18, 2025Presented to President.
Jul 18, 2025Presented to President.
Jul 18, 2025Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
Jul 17, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 17, 2025Motion by Senator Kim to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2025Motion by Senator Lujan to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 411.
Jul 17, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4381-4414)
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 16, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Jul 15, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4364-4365, S4374-4379)
Jul 15, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 392.
Jul 15, 2025Senate 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.
Jul 15, 2025Senate 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.
Jul 15, 2025Motion 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.
Jul 15, 2025Received 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.
Jul 10, 2025Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2805)
Jun 12, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 12, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Jun 12, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2806-2808)
Jun 12, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 167).
Jun 12, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
Jun 12, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H2796)
Jun 12, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499. (consideration: CR H2796-2805)
Jun 12, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 12, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.
Jun 12, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 12, 2025Rules 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.
Jun 11, 2025Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.
Jun 11, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Jun 6, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025