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New Report: The Role of Rescissions in U.S. Budget Policy

A new report from Tholos GR explores the history and future of presidential rescissions as a budget tool. From Jefferson’s impoundments to Trump’s $9B package, the report highlights how rescissions shape federal spending and what lies ahead in under the second Trump Administration.

Tholos Government Relations recently released a new report highlighting the changing role of rescission packages in U.S. budget policy. Authored by Tholos Executive Vice President Michael B. Williams, the report examines the evolution of rescissions as a critical budgetary tool.

In today’s climate of runaway federal spending and political polarization, rescissions remain both symbolically and practically important. The report highlights the Trump Administration’s recent $9 billion rescission package as a significant victory, and considers future strategies such as the “pocket rescission” approach. By tracing history and outlining current dynamics, this analysis equips policymakers and practitioners with a clear understanding of how rescissions could continue to reshape U.S. budget policymaking.

View the full report at the following link: https://bit.ly/4m0dCIN

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