H.R.4 — Rescissions Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.4
| Bill | H.R.4 — Rescissions Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 212 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 0 | 208 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 4 - Rescissions Act of 2025
The Rescissions Act of 2025, designated as Public Law No: 119-28, is a legislative measure aimed at rescinding certain unobligated budget authority across various federal programs. The Act primarily targets funds that have been allocated but remain unspent, thereby reining in federal expenditures and reallocating resources.
Key Provisions: The Act rescinds approximately $15 billion in unobligated balances from various appropriations accounts. This includes significant cuts to discretionary spending across multiple sectors, including education, health, and infrastructure. Specific programs affected include those under the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, among others.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes the cancellation of funds, which allows the federal government to reduce its budget deficit by eliminating excess appropriations. The rescinded funds will not be available for future obligations, effectively reallocating them back to the Treasury. The Act also stipulates that any future appropriations for the affected programs will be adjusted to reflect these rescissions.
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: While the Act aims to improve fiscal responsibility, it may adversely impact state and local governments that rely on federal funding for essential services. Programs that support education, public health initiatives, and infrastructure projects may experience funding shortfalls, affecting beneficiaries such as students, healthcare providers, and transportation agencies.
Key Timelines: The bill was introduced and passed through both chambers of Congress in a streamlined process, reflecting bipartisan support for fiscal restraint. Following its passage, it was signed into law, taking effect immediately. The rescissions will apply to the fiscal year 2025 budget, with agencies required to adjust their financial plans accordingly.
Overall, the Rescissions Act of 2025 represents a significant shift in federal budget management, emphasizing the need for fiscal discipline while potentially limiting resources for critical public services.
Yea (214)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (212)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
