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US Federal Senate Bill SB360
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal Senate Bill SB360

Introduced
2/3/25  

Caption

A bill to provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending.

Impact

The introduction of SB360 could significantly impact federal budget allocations and the operations of various government programs. By instituting mandatory cuts, the bill may compel agencies to reconsider their funding priorities and could lead to reductions in services provided to the public. Critics of the bill may argue that such sweeping cuts could undermine essential services, particularly those reliant on discretionary funding, which includes educational, health, and social service programs.

Summary

Senate Bill 360 proposes across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically aims to reduce spending by a pro-rata percentage, beginning with a 1% reduction for 2026, escalating to 2% in 2027, and further increasing to 5% for subsequent fiscal years. This approach establishes a systematic plan to decrease government spending on various programs and activities funded through nonsecurity discretionary appropriations.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding SB360 revolve around the balance between fiscal responsibility and the potential risks of cutting essential services. Supporters of the bill advocate for reducing government spending as a means to address budgetary concerns and promote a fiscally sustainable federal budget. Conversely, opponents warn that indiscriminate cuts may have adverse effects on vulnerable populations and essential services, leading to broader socio-economic ramifications.

Congress_id

119-S-360

Introduced_date

2025-02-03

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB4

Rescissions Act of 2025

US SB2067

Rescissions Act of 2025

US HB199

Implementing DOGE Act Implementing Decreases in Overall Government Expenditures Act

US HB1320

Pupil transportation; provide discretionary authority to local school boards to provide for those who live within one mile of the school.

US SB1193

Discretionary funds: County of Alameda.

US HB1654

De-Supplemental Act CUTS Act Cutting Unobligated Tumultuous Spending Act

US HB3787

Emergency Spending Accountability Act

US HB13

Budget Process Enhancement Act This bill modifies the federal budget process to withhold the salaries of Members of Congress and cancel the salaries of certain employees of the Office of Management and Budget when certain budget process requirements are not met. The bill also changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate its baseline for discretionary spending to eliminate certain adjustments for inflation and other factors. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.)

US HB989

Further providing for contracts and effect of rescission.

US HB113

Budget Process Enhancement Act This bill modifies the federal budget process to withhold the salaries of Members of Congress and cancel the salaries of certain employees of the Office of Management and Budget when certain budget process requirements are not met. The bill also changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate its baseline for discretionary spending to eliminate certain adjustments for inflation and other factors. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.)

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