White House Rescissions Package Spares PEPFAR After Catholic Relief Services' Concerns
The White House has proposed a rescissions package, initially including a $400 million cut to PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. However, this cut has since been removed. The package, which also targets the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, has sparked concern from Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
CRS, led by Bill O'Keefe, has advocated for U.S. foreign aid to continue on a path guided by Catholic principles. The Senate is currently reviewing the package, which seeks to rescind around $9 billion in previously appropriated funds for international aid programs and public broadcasting. Senate negotiators are likely to reject cuts to PEPFAR, with the White House's agreement. The package must be passed by both the House and Senate and sent to the president's desk by July 18 to avoid the release of the appropriated funds.
The White House's rescissions package, initially including a cut to PEPFAR, has been adjusted following concerns from Catholic Relief Services. The Senate is now reviewing the package, with PEPFAR cuts likely to be rejected. The fate of the package rests on its passage through the House and Senate before July 18.
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