H.R. 4 · 119th Congress

Claw back $9B in foreign aid and broadcasting

Rescissions Act of 2025

What it does

Cancels about $8 billion in previously approved foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.

Outcome

Signed into law on July 24, 2025.

The test

PillarQuestionAnswerWhy
America firstDoes it keep resources in America, or send money, weapons and troops abroad?Helps AmericansKeeps about $8 billion at home that was headed abroad.

Votes counted: House 214–212 on Jun 12, 2025 · Senate 51–48 on Jul 17, 2025.