In a recent appearance on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow," Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought revealed the White House's intention to introduce a rescission package aimed at implementing cuts to certain discretionary programs, including the Department of Government Expenditure (DOGE).
Vought emphasized that the process of enacting these savings would unfold over several months, rather than being encapsulated in a single legislative bill. He clarified that such measures could not be included in the reconciliation bill due to existing Senate rules and legal constraints.
As reported by Breitbart, host Larry Kudlow inquired about the rumored rescission package, humorously dubbed the "Elon Musk DOGE rescission package." Vought confirmed the plan, stating, "Well be sending that up on Monday or Tuesday, whenever the House is back in session, they will get our first rescissions bill."
He elaborated that the package would target foreign aid, USAID cuts, and funding deemed wasteful or detrimental to U.S. foreign policy, including allocations to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and NPR. Vought also noted that the bill would not be subject to the filibuster, streamlining its legislative journey.
Kudlow further questioned Vought about the substantial DOGE total listed on their website, which he estimated at $175 billion. Vought clarified, "Well, look, thats for fiscal year 26. Fiscal year 26 is the full budget year, we sent up $160 billion in cuts to nondefense spending, relatively consistent with that number."
He highlighted that this figure represents the lowest level of nondefense spending since fiscal year 2017, and when adjusted for inflation, the lowest since fiscal year 2000. Vought underscored the administration's commitment to making these cuts permanent, either through rescissions or impoundment, noting that impoundment remains a viable option.
The OMB Director reiterated the administration's resolve to utilize all available executive tools, which President Trump has championed, to achieve these fiscal objectives. Vought stated, "We are doing everything we can to make the DOGE cuts permanent, either through rescissions or through impoundment."
He acknowledged that the process would be gradual, involving multiple steps over the coming months. Vought also pointed out the procedural limitations under Senate rules, which prevent the inclusion of discretionary savings in a single comprehensive bill, but assured that the administration is actively pursuing these cuts through alternative means.
This strategic approach aligns with conservative principles of fiscal responsibility and limited government, as it seeks to reduce unnecessary spending and streamline government operations.
By targeting wasteful expenditures, the administration aims to reinforce the nation's financial stability while adhering to the values of efficiency and accountability. As the process unfolds, it will be crucial to monitor the legislative developments and the impact of these proposed cuts on various sectors.
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