S.360 - To provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending. (119th Congress)
Summary
S.360 proposes across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending. It mandates percentage-based cuts to nonsecurity discretionary appropriations for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and subsequent years. The bill requires the OMB Director to submit reports detailing the specific rescissions to the Appropriations Committees of both the Senate and the House.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would result in reduced funding for various nonsecurity discretionary programs. This could lead to decreased government services and potential impacts on sectors reliant on such funding. The specific effects would depend on how agencies adjust to the rescissions.
Potential Benefits
- Potential reduction in the federal budget deficit.
- Could incentivize more efficient use of government funds.
- May lead to a smaller role for the federal government in certain sectors.
- Could free up resources for other priorities if spending is reallocated.
- May reduce the need for future tax increases.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential cuts to essential nonsecurity programs, impacting public services.
- Could negatively affect sectors reliant on discretionary spending, such as education, research, and infrastructure.
- May lead to job losses in government agencies and related industries.
- Could disproportionately affect vulnerable populations who rely on these services.
- The pro rata basis of rescissions may not account for the varying needs and priorities of different programs.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with Congress's power of the purse, as outlined in Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the authority to control government spending. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. However, the impact of the rescissions on specific programs could potentially raise concerns if they disproportionately affect protected classes or infringe upon fundamental rights, but this would depend on the specific implementation.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).