DOGE Cuts Package: White House Proposes $9.4 Billion in Funding Recissions

Overview of the DOGE Cuts Package

The DOGE cuts package will be transmitted to Congress next week, enabling the White House to recover $9.4 billion in funding. A spokesperson from the Office of Management and Budget confirmed these developments, emphasizing that Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to a quick legislative response regarding the cuts.

Targeted Sector for Cuts

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting—supporting NPR and PBS.
• USAID—which has already seen significant reductions.

Background of the Proposal

Plans for this sizable recissions package have been anticipated for weeks. Initially projected for April completion, delays occurred as Congress worked on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill, integrating Trump's priorities on tax cuts and defense spending.

Response to Congressional Action

High-profile figures like Elon Musk expressed dissatisfaction over Congress's inaction regarding DOGE initiatives, urging for immediate legislative measures. Speaker Johnson praised DOGE's achievements in exposing federal inefficiencies, reinforcing the necessity for further governmental cuts.

Legislative Path Ahead

According to Johnson, the House is prepared to act promptly on the DOGE recissions package, enabling the passage of legislation that complies with Trump's planned budget for 2026.

Clarifying Legislative Processes

Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller clarified the differences in legislative vehicles necessary for executing DOGE cuts, reiterating the significance of the planned rescissions package compared to the previous appropriations bill.