To provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending, and for other purposes.

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Bill 118 hr 10413, also known as the "Across-the-Board Rescissions Act," aims to cut nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board. This means that funding for various government programs and services that are not related to national security would be reduced. The bill does not specify which programs or agencies would be affected by these cuts.

The purpose of this legislation is to reduce government spending and address concerns about the national debt. By making across-the-board rescissions, lawmakers hope to trim unnecessary or wasteful spending in order to balance the federal budget.

It is important to note that this bill does not target specific programs or agencies, but rather implements a broad reduction in nonsecurity discretionary spending. This approach may lead to unintended consequences and impact a wide range of government services. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to rein in government spending and opponents expressing concerns about the potential negative effects of across-the-board cuts. It remains to be seen how this legislation will ultimately impact the federal budget and government services.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10413

Introduced on
2024-12-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Bill 118 hr 10413, also known as the "Across-the-Board Rescissions Act," aims to cut nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board. This means that funding for various government programs and services that are not related to national security would be reduced. The bill does not specify which programs or agencies would be affected by these cuts.

The purpose of this legislation is to reduce government spending and address concerns about the national debt. By making across-the-board rescissions, lawmakers hope to trim unnecessary or wasteful spending in order to balance the federal budget.

It is important to note that this bill does not target specific programs or agencies, but rather implements a broad reduction in nonsecurity discretionary spending. This approach may lead to unintended consequences and impact a wide range of government services. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to rein in government spending and opponents expressing concerns about the potential negative effects of across-the-board cuts. It remains to be seen how this legislation will ultimately impact the federal budget and government services.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.