Overview

• The Senate will hold a procedural vote as soon as July 15 on President Trump’s request to rescind $8.3 billion in foreign aid and $1.1 billion for public broadcasting.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he is exploring modest amendments aimed at protecting PEPFAR and rural public media to reach 51 votes.
• Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have opposed deep cuts to global AIDS programs and local broadcasting services in rural states.
• Democrats led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plan to oppose the package, arguing it bypasses the appropriations process and threatens the filibuster.
• The package must reach the President by July 18 under the Impoundment Control Act or the targeted funds will be released as originally appropriated.