Freedom Caucus Calls for Vote on $9.4B in Cuts

House conservatives are challenging Republican leadership to bring a vote to the floor this week to codify the $9.4 billion rescissions package sent by the White House on Tuesday.

The proposed cuts, identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), include $8.3 billion from foreign aid programs and $1.1 billion from public broadcasting.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has vowed to quickly pass legislation to make the cuts permanent. The House Freedom Caucus is pushing for double-quick.

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