Dusty Johnson, Chairman of the Republican Main Street Caucus, announced that the passage of the rescissions package will reduce spending and terminate funding for programs opposed by the caucus, aligning with Trump administration priorities. This statement was released in a media announcement.
"This rescissions package codifies important spending cuts identified by the Trump administration," said Johnson. "This package ends funding for foreign programs that are antithetical to American values, stops woke gender and climate programs, and reins in wasteful spending. The Republican Main Street Caucus will continue to work with President Trump to get America's fiscal house in order, and we look forward to additional rescissions packages that continue to stop waste, fraud, and abuse."
According to its website, the Republican Main Street Caucus is a group of House Republicans organized as an official congressional member organization. The caucus's mission is to advance policy solutions that support American families, workers, and small businesses. Members focus on pragmatic and results-oriented legislative approaches. The caucus regularly issues policy statements and updates about its legislative priorities on its official website.
H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025, was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 119th Congress. The bill proposes to rescind certain amounts previously appropriated for federal agencies and programs. It includes details about specific spending cuts across various accounts. The bill passed in the House and is available for public review on the official Congress website.
According to Reuters, the Rescissions Act of 2025 aims to achieve $9.4 billion in cuts to foreign aid and international broadcasting programs. Supporters say these reductions are intended to decrease federal spending and reduce the federal deficit. Proponents argue that it will help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on domestic priorities rather than on international programs. The legislation is described by its backers as a step toward increased fiscal restraint and budget discipline.
Johnson has served as a U.S. Representative from South Dakota since 2019. Born in Pierre, South Dakota, in 1976, he previously served as chief of staff to the Governor of South Dakota from 2014 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party representing South Dakota’s at-large congressional district.
