The Trump administration is urging Congress to pass the Rescissions Act of 2025, which seeks to rescind at least $9 billion in funds allocated for critical services, including HIV/AIDS programs and public broadcasting. The bill targets funding provided to the State Department for international organizations, peacekeeping, global health, and development assistance among others. If not passed before July 18, 2025, the administration will be required to honor the previously allocated funds. Key figures, including Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, express concern about the impact of these funding reductions.
The proposed rescission package would reduce funding for a range of global assistance programs, including global health programs, development assistance, and migration and refugee assistance. For example, the rescission package would cut $400 million from programs to combat HIV/AIDS, including the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program started by former President George W. Bush. Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins noted that the PE.
If the rescissions happen, at least $9 billion in funding will be canceled for HIV/AIDS programs, National Public Radio, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and numerous other important services.
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