Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act
This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
(A rescission is legislation enacted by Congress that cancels the availability of previously enacted budget authority before the authority would otherwise expire. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress, which must be enacted into law to take effect. Congress may rescind all, part, or none of the amounts proposed by the President. If Congress does not pass rescission legislation within 45 days of continuous session of Congress, the President must make the funds available.)
The bill rescinds budget authority from specified programs and accounts within:
[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3 Introduced in House (IH)]
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115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3
To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special
messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 8, 2018,
in accordance with title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act 1974.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 9, 2018
Mr. McCarthy (for himself, Mr. Cole, Mr. Graves of Georgia, Ms.
Granger, Mr. Walker, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Womack, Mr.
Poliquin, Mr. Palmer, and Mr. Schweikert) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations
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A BILL
To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special
messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 8, 2018,
in accordance with title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act 1974.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Spending Cuts to Expired and
Unnecessary Programs Act''.
SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF BUDGET AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Pursuant to the special message transmitted by the
President on May 8, 2018, to the House of Representatives and the
Senate proposing the rescission of budget authority under section 1012
of part B of title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 682 et seq.), the rescissions described
under subsection (b) shall take effect immediately upon the date of
enactment of this Act.
(b) Rescissions.--The rescissions described in this subsection are
as follows:
(1) Of the unobligated balances identified by the Treasury
Appropriation Fund Symbol 12X1600, $148,000,000 are permanently
rescinded.
(2) Of the unobligated balances identified by the Treasury
Appropriation Fund Symbol 12X1004, the following amounts are
permanently rescinded:
(A) $143,854,263 of amounts made available in
section 2601(a)(5) of the Agricultural Act of 2014
(Public Law 113-79).
(B) $146,650,991 of amounts made available in
section 2701(d) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy
Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246).
(C) $33,261,788 of amounts made available in
section 2701(e) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy
Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246).
(D) $12,960,988 of amounts made available in
section 2701(g) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy
Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246).
(E) $7,447,193 of amounts made available in section
2510 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
(Public Law 110-246).
(F) $155,332,698 of amounts made available from the
Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out the wetlands
reserve program.
(3) Of the unobligated balances identified by the Treasury
Appropriation Fund Symbol 12X1072, the following amounts are
rescinded:
(A) $107,482,457 of amounts made available under
the heading ``Emergency Conservation Activities'' in
title X of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013
(Public Law 113-2) for activities under section 403 of
the Agriculture Credit Act of 1978 (Emergency Watershed
Protection Program; 16 U.S.C. 2203).
(B) $50,000,000 of amounts made available under the
heading ``Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations''
in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public
Law 115-31).
(4) From amounts made available under the heading
``Department of Agriculture--Rural Housing Service--Rental
Assistance Program'' in the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2017 (Public Law 115-31) that remain available until September
30, 2018, $40,000,000 are rescinded.
(5) Of the unobligated balances available under the heading
``Department of Agriculture--Rural Housing Service--Rural
Community Facilities Program Account'' in the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) and prior Acts,
$2,000,000 are rescinded.
(6) Of the unobligated balances available under the heading
``Department of Agriculture--Rural Business-Cooperative
Service--Rural Cooperative Development Grants'' in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) and
prior Acts, $14,705,229 are rescinded.
(7) Of the amounts made available by section 9003 of the
Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-79), $36,410,174 are
rescinded.
(8) Of the unobligated balances available under the heading
``Department of Agriculture--Rural Utilities Service--High
Energy Cost Grants'' in the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2017 (Public Law 115-31) and prior Acts, $13,275,855 are
rescinded.
(9) Of the unobligated balances available under the heading
``Department of Agriculture--Rural Utilities Service--Rural
Water and Waste Disposal Program Account'' in the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) and prior Acts,
$37,000,000 are rescinded. No amounts may be rescinded under
this paragraph from amounts that were designated by the
Congress as an emergency or disaster relief requirement
pursuant to the concurrent resolution on the budget or the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
(10) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Agriculture--Forest Service--Land
Acquisition'' in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
(Public Law 115-31) and prior Acts that were derived from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund, $16,000,000 are permanently
rescinded.
(11) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Commerce--Economic Development
Administration--Economic Development Assistance Programs'' from
prior year appropriations, $30,000,000 are rescinded.
(12) Any unobligated balances of amounts provided by
section 129 of the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance,
and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110-329)
for the cost of direct loans as authorized by section 136(d) of
the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law
110-140) are rescinded.
(13) Of the unobligated balances made available by section
1425 of the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law 112-10) for the cost of
loan guarantees for renewable energy or efficient end-use
energy technologies under section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act
of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15513), $160,682,760 are rescinded.
(14) Any unobligated balances of amounts made available
under the heading ``Department of Energy--Energy Programs--
Title 17--Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program'' in the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-
5) for the cost of guaranteed loans authorized by section 1705
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 are rescinded.
(15) Of the unobligated balances available from section
301(b)(3) of Public Law 114-10 and pursuant to section
2104(m)(2)(B)(iv) of the Social Security Act, $5,149,512,000
are rescinded.
(16) Of the amounts made available in section
1115A(f)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act, $800,000,000 are
rescinded.
(17) Of the amounts deposited in the Child Enrollment
Contingency Fund for fiscal year 2018 under section 2104(n)(2)
of the Social Security Act, $1,865,000,000 are permanently
rescinded.
(18) Of the unobligated balances available in the
Nonrecurring Expenses Fund established in section 223 of
division G of Public Law 110-161, $220,000,000 are rescinded.
(19) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Housing and Urban Development--Public
Indian Housing Programs--Public Housing Capital Fund'' in the
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015
(Public Law 113-235), $1,192,287 are rescinded.
(20) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Housing and Urban Development--Public
Indian Housing Programs--Public Housing Capital Fund'' in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113),
$5,243,222 are rescinded.
(21) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Housing and Urban Development--Public
Indian Housing Programs--Public Housing Capital Fund'' in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31),
$31,980,121 are rescinded.
(22) Of the unobligated balances available until expended
under the heading ``Department of Housing and Urban
Development--Public Indian Housing Programs--Public Housing
Capital Fund'', including from prior year appropriations,
$518,885 are permanently rescinded.
(23) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Justice--Legal Activities--Asset
Forfeiture Fund'', including from prior year appropriations,
$106,000,000 are permanently rescinded.
(24) Any unobligated balances of amounts made available in
section 1899K(b) of division B of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) are rescinded.
(25) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of State--Complex Crises Fund'' in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) and
the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (114-113),
$30,000,000 are rescinded.
(26) From amounts made available under the heading
``Millennium Challenge Corporation'' in the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) and prior Acts,
$52,000,000 are rescinded.
(27) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``International Disaster Assistance'' in the
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015
(Public Law 113-235), $252,000,000 are rescinded.
(28) Of the unobligated balances available in the ``Surface
Transportation Priorities'' account under Treasury Account Fund
Symbol 69X0538 from in the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2010 (Public Law 111-117) or any other Act, $85,938,251 are
rescinded.
(29) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Transportation--Federal Highway
Administration--Appalachian Development Highway System'' in the
Department of Transportation and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1998 (Public Law 105-66) or any other Act,
$45,240,246 are rescinded.
(30) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Miscellaneous Highway Projects'' in the Department of
Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001
(Public Law 106-346) or any other Act, $48,019,600 are
permanently rescinded.
(31) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of Transportation--Federal Railroad
Transportation--Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail
Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service'' in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-117)
$53,404,128 are rescinded.
(32) Of the unobligated balances available for Transit
Formula Grants from fiscal year 2005 and prior fiscal years,
$46,560,000 are permanently rescinded.
(33) Of the unobligated balances available in the Treasury
Forfeiture Fund established by the Treasury Forfeiture Fund Act
of 1992 (31 U.S.C. 9705), $53,000,000 are permanently
rescinded.
(34) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Department of the Treasury--Departmental Offices--
Community Development Financial Institution Fund Program'' for
the Bank Enterprise Award Program from the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) $22,787,358 are
rescinded.
(35) From amounts made available to the Capital Magnet Fund
for fiscal year 2018 pursuant to sections 1337 and 1339 of the
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 4567 and
4569) $141,716,839 are permanently rescinded.
(36) Of the unobligated balances available under the
heading ``Environmental Protection Agency--Environmental
Programs and Management'' in the Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31) $10,000,000 are rescinded,
including from amounts described in the first proviso.
(37) Of the unobligated balances available in the
``National Service Trust'' established in section 102 of the
National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, $150,000,000
are permanently rescinded.
(38) Of the amounts made available in section 9 of the
Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
(Public Law 111-92), $132,612,397 are rescinded.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 923 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5895 and H.R. 3. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5895 under a structured rule. Also, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
Rule H. Res. 923 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 923. (consideration: CR H4871-4884)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5895 and H.R. 3. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5895 under a structured rule. Also, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4957)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 206 (Roll no. 243).(text: CR H4871-4872)
Roll Call #243 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 206 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H4871-4872)
Roll Call #243 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred concurrently to the Committee on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, with instructions that the Budget Committee be authorized to report its views to the Appropriations Committee, and that the latter alone be authorized to report the bill.
Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget made. (Pursuant to title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974).
Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 134.
Roll Call #134 (Senate)