Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 590
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T19:34:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution provides a procedural mechanism for the House of Representatives to consider and approve the Senate's changes to H.R. 4 without additional debate or votes. H.R. 4 addresses the rescission of certain federal budget funds that the President proposed to withhold in messages sent to Congress on June 3, 2025, under the rules of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Key Provisions
- Upon passage of the resolution, the House is treated as having removed H.R. 4 from the Speaker's table.
- The House is treated as having agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4.
- The resolution contains only this single procedural step and does not alter the content of H.R. 4 itself.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution introduces no changes to statutes or the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It simply streamlines the legislative process for handling an existing bill on budget rescissions.
Potential Impacts
- Allows faster final approval of budget rescissions, which could reduce spending by affected federal agencies.
- Limits opportunities for further House amendments or extended discussion on the Senate version of H.R. 4.
- Does not directly affect citizens or international relations but may influence the timing of funding decisions for domestic programs.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House of Representatives members, who gain a simplified path to approve the bill.
- Federal agencies whose budget authority is subject to the proposed rescissions.
- The executive branch, including the President who initiated the rescission requests.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Operates within the constitutional framework of congressional control over appropriations and the President's limited authority to propose spending reductions.
- Highlights the use of expedited procedures in budget matters to meet time limits set by the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
- Reflects ongoing interactions between the House, Senate, and executive branch on spending decisions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2025-07-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-07-18: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 213 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H3451) (Roll call 203)
- 2025-07-18: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 213 (Roll no. 203). (Roll call 203)
- 2025-07-17: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 202). (Roll call 202)
- 2025-07-17: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 590.
- 2025-07-17: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3451)
- 2025-07-17: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
- 2025-07-17: 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.
- 2025-07-17: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-208, by Ms. Foxx.
- 2025-07-17: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-208, by Ms. Foxx.
Bill Versions
- Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. — issued 2025-07-18 — PDF (1 pages)
- Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. — issued 2025-07-17 — PDF (4 pages)