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

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Bill 119 HR 199, also known as the "Across-the-Board Rescissions Act," aims to cut nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board. This bill is designed to reduce government spending in areas that are not related to national security.

The bill proposes to rescind, or cancel, a portion of the funds allocated for nonsecurity discretionary spending. This means that certain government programs and initiatives would see a reduction in funding in order to save money and reduce the overall federal budget.

The goal of this bill is to address concerns about government spending and the national debt. By cutting nonsecurity discretionary spending, lawmakers hope to rein in government expenditures and promote fiscal responsibility. It is important to note that this bill does not target specific programs or agencies, but rather proposes a general reduction in nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board. This means that all nonsecurity discretionary programs would see a decrease in funding if this bill were to be enacted. Overall, the "Across-the-Board Rescissions Act" aims to reduce government spending in nonsecurity areas in order to address concerns about the national debt and promote fiscal responsibility.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 199

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# 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 119 HR 199, also known as the "Across-the-Board Rescissions Act," aims to cut nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board. This bill is designed to reduce government spending in areas that are not related to national security.

The bill proposes to rescind, or cancel, a portion of the funds allocated for nonsecurity discretionary spending. This means that certain government programs and initiatives would see a reduction in funding in order to save money and reduce the overall federal budget.

The goal of this bill is to address concerns about government spending and the national debt. By cutting nonsecurity discretionary spending, lawmakers hope to rein in government expenditures and promote fiscal responsibility. It is important to note that this bill does not target specific programs or agencies, but rather proposes a general reduction in nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board. This means that all nonsecurity discretionary programs would see a decrease in funding if this bill were to be enacted. Overall, the "Across-the-Board Rescissions Act" aims to reduce government spending in nonsecurity areas in order to address concerns about the national debt and promote fiscal responsibility.
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.