Collins Exploring Pocket Rescissions Ban After Trump Cancels $810M in Spending

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.

Collins Exploring Pocket Rescissions Ban After Trump Cancels $810M in Spending

TL;DR

  • Senate appropriators are exploring a ban on pocket rescissions.
  • This ban is being considered for the next spending package.
  • The move comes after President Donald Trump rescinded $810 million in congressionally approved funding.
  • Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Susan Collins is leading the effort to curb the administration's spending actions.