4 things to know about the rescissions bill
3. Funding for global health programs and migration and refugee assistance is on the chopping block
The rescissions package includes $500 million in cuts to global health programs. While World Relief expressed gratitude for the “praiseworthy protections being offered to PEPFAR,” it remained concerned that “the bill still includes hundreds of millions of dollars of cuts to other foreign assistance programs.” According to World Relief, “The bill does not give specific details about these further cuts, even though that is the typical rescissions process.”
“The broad categories of cuts include funding for global health and response to disasters. These cuts could lead to lives being lost to diseases like tuberculosis and malaria or to outbreaks of cholera and other preventable diseases,” World Relief warned.
Referring to $800 million in cuts in funds designated for migration and refugee assistance, World Relief maintained that “Further reductions in assistance to refugees and others who have been forcibly displaced from their homes could leave many vulnerable families, including those fleeing persecution on account of their faith, without support.”
“As Christians who believe that each human life is precious, made with dignity in God’s image, we’ll continue to advocate for this vital assistance,” World Relief added.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
