01 — The Text
What.
- House agrees to Senate's changes to H.R. 4, a bill that cancels previously approved federal spending the President requested be cut.
- The vote (216-213) was strictly partisan, passing without bipartisan support.
- Under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, Congress must formally approve or reject the President's proposed rescissions.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Federal agencies lose funding previously allocated to them; specific programs and dollar amounts unclear from this resolution alone.
- Taxpayers see less government spending; which programs are cut depends on what the Senate amendment contained.
- This sets a precedent for using rescissions to reduce the federal budget, a power rarely invoked this way.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- H.R. 4 heads to the President's desk for signature. Passage is virtually certain at this stage.
- Citizens can track which federal programs lose funding once the final bill's details are public and implemented by agencies.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 18, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 18, 2025 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 213 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H3451)
- Jul 18, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 213 (Roll no. 203).
- Jul 17, 2025 — On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 202).
- Jul 17, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 590.
- Jul 17, 2025 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3451)
- Jul 17, 2025 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
- Jul 17, 2025 — The resolution provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, with the Senate amendment thereto, and have concurred in the Senate amendment.