House Republicans face new spending battles set to dominate the coming months.
Between working to complete their reconciliation bill and leaving town for an August recess, GOP leaders don’t have much time to draft, mark up, and vote on fiscal 2026 funding bills before the Sept. 30 deadline — let alone consider a White House proposal to claw back previously approved funding.
Here are the dynamics to watch as the House kicks off its summer funding sprint:
Canceling Old Funding: White House budget director Russell Vought said he’ll ask Congress to rescind $9.4 billion in old funding for USAID ...