To rescind certain unobligated balances, and for other purposes.

2/7/2024, 4:32 PM
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 3673, also known as the "Rescission Act," aims to rescind or cancel certain unobligated balances of funds that have not yet been spent by the federal government. The bill is intended to help reduce government spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently.

The bill specifies that the rescinded funds must come from accounts that have not been obligated for at least two years and are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were originally allocated. This process of rescinding unobligated balances is a common practice in Congress to help streamline government spending and prevent wasteful use of taxpayer money.

In addition to rescinding unobligated balances, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the Rescission Act is aimed at promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring that government funds are being used effectively and efficiently.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3673

Introduced on
2023-05-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/25/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 3673, also known as the "Rescission Act," aims to rescind or cancel certain unobligated balances of funds that have not yet been spent by the federal government. The bill is intended to help reduce government spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently.

The bill specifies that the rescinded funds must come from accounts that have not been obligated for at least two years and are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were originally allocated. This process of rescinding unobligated balances is a common practice in Congress to help streamline government spending and prevent wasteful use of taxpayer money.

In addition to rescinding unobligated balances, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the Rescission Act is aimed at promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring that government funds are being used effectively and efficiently.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo rescind certain unobligated balances, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

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Latest Action5/25/2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi...