The House, led by Republicans, voted 214-212 to approve a proposal from President Donald Trump to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved federal funding. The package includes $8.3 billion for foreign aid and $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. This move is part of an effort to implement cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk.

While most Republicans supported the bill, four House Republicans voted against it, along with 208 Democrats. Some GOP members changed their votes from 'no' to 'yes' towards the end of the process. President Trump urged Republicans to back the bill through social media, emphasizing its importance for the country.

Speaker Mike Johnson praised the passage of the bill as a step towards restoring fiscal discipline in Washington and putting taxpayer interests first. He mentioned that more similar actions are expected in the future. The bill will now move to the Senate, where Republicans can pass it without needing a supermajority.

However, some concerns have been raised about the cuts, particularly regarding programs like PEPFAR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Senators like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have expressed worries about the impact of these cuts on important services and communities.

Despite the $9.4 billion in savings from this bill, it is a small amount compared to the larger deficits expected from other legislation. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump's proposed bill could lead to significant deficits. Republicans aim to pass the larger bill through the Senate by July 4.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the rescission package as reckless and potentially harmful to national security and public safety. He argued that cutting funding for essential programs could have severe consequences for the American people.