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

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 199

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 199

Bill HR 199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 199 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 199's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 199

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 199

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 199

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