Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and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.
Legislative Progress
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Ms. Foxx, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following …
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) the Rescissions Act; and for other purposes
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) the Rescissions Act; and for other purposes
Summary
What This Bill Does
Provides procedural rules for House consideration of H.R. 4 to rescind budget authority per presidential special message of June 3, 2025. Suspends normal impoundment control procedures.
Who Benefits and How
Presidential rescission request receives expedited consideration. One hour debate divided between party leaders.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Normal Impoundment Control Act section 1017 procedures suspended. Limited debate and amendment opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Considers H.R. 4 rescinding budget authority
- One hour debate between Majority and Minority Leaders
- Section 1017 procedures suspended for this message
- Adopts House Resolution 492
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Rule for consideration of rescissions bill based on presidential message
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expedite presidential rescission request consideration"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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