Chris Van Hollen on Unacceptable Rescissions and Bipartisan Fiscal Year 26 Bills

Concerns Over Rescissions Packages

• 📌 Senator Van Hollen expresses concern about the administration's approach to rescissions packages, stating it's an "unacceptable situation."
• 💡 He notes that while bills from the committee are bipartisan, the administration is rejecting the idea that rescissions should only be made on a bipartisan basis.
• ⚠️ The administration plans to propose another rescissions package, which Van Hollen suggests should be addressed on the Senate floor if amendments are made in order.

Bipartisan Process and GAO Findings

• ✅ Van Hollen supports the amendment in committee but emphasizes the need for a bipartisan approach to rescissions.
• 🔍 He points to a recent finding by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) regarding illegal impoundment of Head Start money, which should be collectively opposed.
• 🎯 The core argument is that rescissions should only be done in a bipartisan way to ensure fiscal responsibility and proper legislative process.