S. 2067 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jun 12, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCuts funding for international and public programs
This bill takes back unspent money that Congress had approved for various government agencies. The money being rescinded includes funding for international organizations, peacekeeping efforts, global health programs, disaster assistance, and refugee aid through the State Department and USAID. It also cuts funding for public broadcasting and several independent organizations focused on international development and peace.
How it affects you
This affects people who rely on or work with these programs most directly—including those involved in international aid work, public broadcasting, and organizations focused on global development and peacebuilding. For most Americans, the practical effects depend on how these agencies adjust their operations and priorities with less funding available.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jun 12, 2025)
Rescissions Act of 2025
This bill rescinds specified 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 2067
A BILL
Rescissions Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 2, 2025: “Star Print ordered on the bill.”