Back to Congressional Budget Act deadline triggers automatic rescission vote
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On June 3, 2025, President Trump transmitted a "special message" under section of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 requesting the rescission of $9.4 billion.
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The President’s special message was sent under section 1012(a) of the Act, which governs submission of rescission requests.
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