Collins exploring pocket rescissions ban after Trump cancels $810M in spending
Senate appropriators are considering banning pocket rescissions-unilateral cancellations of approved federal funds-aiming to prevent future attempts similar to President donald Trump’s recent clawback of $810 million in congressional funding. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Susan Collins has expressed her intention to curb such spending rescissions in upcoming legislation. The content also promotes subscription options for the Washington Examiner, emphasizing the importance of staying informed with full access to their news and analysis, and offers login details for current print subscribers.
Senate appropriators are exploring a ban on pocket rescissions as part of the next spending package after President Donald Trump clawed back $810 million in congressionally approved funding.
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Susan Collins (R-ME) told reporters on Monday she would once again try to curb the Trump administration on spending following Trump’s rescission and that appropriators are looking into blocking “pocket rescissions” in the next spending bill.
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