A bill to provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending.

# Plain Language Summary of S. 360 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the federal government to cut spending across most non-military government programs by a uniform percentage. "Nonsecurity discretionary spending" refers to federal dollars spent on things like education, transportation, environmental protection, and federal agencies—excluding defense, Social Security, and Medicare. Rather than Congress deciding which specific programs to cut, this bill would apply the same percentage reduction to all eligible programs. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact federal agencies and the programs they administer, which could affect millions of Americans who rely on services like national parks, student loans, food safety inspections, or grant programs.

Employees at federal agencies could also be affected if cuts lead to layoffs or reduced operations. **Key Provision and Current Status:** The bill's main provision is the automatic, across-the-board approach to cuts rather than targeting specific programs. As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken since its introduction.