S 3166 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act

This bill rescinds unused funds from major 2020-2021 COVID relief laws, including the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and Paycheck Protection Program funding. It allows limited exceptions for national security programs if the President submits a waiver request within 60 days of enactment. The rescinded funds will remain in the Treasury's general fund specifically for reducing the federal deficit. The bill directly affects federal budget management by redirecting unspent pandemic relief resources.
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025 Last action Nov 8, 2025
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Nov 7, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Nov 7, 2025
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