The Trump administration has submitted a significant rescissions package to the House of Representatives, aiming to cut $9.4 billion in what it calls "wasteful foreign aid spending." House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana announced this move, which targets funding at the Department of State, USAID, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS.
In a joint statement, Johnson and other Republican leaders expressed their commitment to creating a more efficient federal government. They emphasized that the rescissions package reflects the will of the American people and aims to eliminate unnecessary spending.
Johnson shared on social media that the House has officially received this request from the White House. He highlighted the importance of addressing what he described as wasteful expenditures, stating that the House plans to bring the rescissions bill to the floor for a vote next week.
The House Oversight Committee confirmed the details of the rescissions package, noting that it includes $1.1 billion in cuts specifically aimed at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. They criticized these media outlets for allegedly opposing the America First agenda while funded by taxpayer dollars.
This latest development follows earlier comments from Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, who hinted at a major rescissions package during an interview. He confirmed that the administration intended to send a rescissions bill to Congress, which would include cuts related to various programs.
Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas praised the package, calling it a fulfillment of President Trump’s promises to the American public. He pointed out the rising national debt and argued that this package is a step toward ensuring taxpayer money is not spent on programs he views as politically biased.
Under the Impoundment Control Act, the administration has the authority to propose such cuts to previously appropriated funds. As Congress prepares to discuss this package, it remains to be seen how lawmakers will respond to these proposed changes in federal spending.