Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia’s 11th district has expressed his support following the passage of H.R. 4, known as the Recissions Act of 2025. The legislation aims to eliminate what is described as wasteful government spending.
“This week, my colleagues and I passed the first of possibly several rescission bills, which eliminate wasteful government spending,” said Rep. Loudermilk. He criticized past spending practices, stating that “this level of reckless and wasteful spending has been going on for years behind the backs of the American people and Congress.” According to him, the Trump administration is highlighting these issues, prompting Congress to act decisively.
Rep. Loudermilk emphasized a commitment from President Trump and congressional Republicans to prioritize America by addressing inefficiencies in federal expenditure. “President Trump and congressional Republicans are clear that we are committed to putting America first and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in our federal government,” he stated. He added that this legislative move represents a significant step towards fiscal responsibility and aligning government policies with public interest rather than political motives.
The funds targeted for rescission include allocations such as $833K for transgender sex workers in Nepal, $1.2 million for LGBTQI+ programs in Uganda and the Western Balkans, $3 million for an Iraqi version of Sesame Street, $500 million designated for left-wing news agencies, $2.5 million aimed at teaching children eco-friendly reproductive health practices, $500K for electric buses in Rwanda, $6 million intended for “net zero cities” initiatives in Mexico, $1 million promoting voter ID efforts in Haiti, $5.1 million dedicated to strengthening global queer movements, and $3 million allocated for condoms and reproductive procedures in Zambia.
Rep. Loudermilk concluded by reaffirming his dedication to ensuring that government spending aligns with the values of voters seeking change: “I will continue working alongside my colleagues and President Trump to ensure that every dollar spent reflects the values and priorities of the voters who demanded a change.”
