House Republicans Introduce Bill to Slash Billions in Refugee Aid and Public Broadcasting Funds

Bill would cancel over $8 billion in unspent foreign aid, global health, refugee support, and public broadcasting funds.

WASHINGTON — House Republicans have introduced legislation to rescind more than $8 billion in unspent federal funds, primarily targeting foreign aid programs, contributions to international organizations, and advance appropriations for public broadcasting.

The bill, titled the Rescissions Act of 2025, follows a June 3 proposal from President Donald Trump under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which allows the president to recommend the cancellation of previously approved but unobligated funds. Introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the legislation would enact those proposed cuts into law.