H.R.4 — Rescissions Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.4
| Bill | H.R.4 — Rescissions Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 208 / Nay 218 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 218 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 208 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 4 - Rescissions Act of 2025
The Rescissions Act of 2025, designated as Public Law No: 119-28, aims to rescind certain unobligated budget authority across various federal programs. The bill identifies specific appropriations that are no longer necessary, thereby reducing federal spending and reallocating funds to other priorities.
Key Provisions:
Rescissions of Funds: The Act rescinds approximately $12 billion in unobligated funds from various federal programs, primarily affecting discretionary spending. The rescinded amounts include funds from the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Housing and Urban Development, among others.
Funding Reallocation: The bill stipulates that the rescinded funds will not be reallocated to other programs but will contribute to deficit reduction, aligning with broader fiscal responsibility goals.
Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted by the rescissions include:
- Department of Education: Reduction in funds intended for various educational programs.
- Department of Health and Human Services: Cuts to health-related initiatives.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development: Rescissions affecting housing assistance programs.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: While the bill aims to streamline federal spending, it may have adverse effects on beneficiaries of the programs from which funds are rescinded, including students, low-income families, and individuals relying on health services. The bill does not introduce new regulations but rather modifies existing funding structures.
Key Timelines: The bill was introduced in the House and passed through both chambers of Congress before being signed into law. The effective date of the rescissions aligns with the fiscal year 2025 budget cycle, emphasizing immediate implementation of the funding cuts.
In summary, the Rescissions Act of 2025 represents a significant legislative effort to curtail federal expenditures by rescinding previously allocated but unspent funds, impacting various sectors and agencies while contributing to overall deficit reduction.
Yea (208)
E
Eric Swalwell
Nay (218)
M
Mark Green
