WATCH: Vought said Trump could ask to rescind more money if Congress approves first request

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful.

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Vought’s appearance before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday came a day after President Donald Trump asked Congress to withdraw $9.4 billion in money it had already approved, much of it for foreign aid or programs the administration has described as liberal-leaning or wasteful.

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The request sought to formalize some of the cuts and freezes recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency.

“We are very anxious to see the reception, from a vote standpoint, in the House and the Senate,” Vought said, when asked by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., if the committee would see more requests to take back money Congress has appropriated.

“I’m less concerned about the House as I am the Senate, and it’s very important for it to pass. If it does, it’ll be worth the effort and we’ll send up additional packages,” Vought said.

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Vought’s appearance came as the president tries to push his “One Big Beautiful Bill,” focused on preserving tax cuts, through the Senate. An estimate from the Congressional Budget Office released Wednesday suggested the legislation’s $3.7 trillion in tax cuts would also add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade. The estimate also says 10.9 million more people would be without health insurance, largely as a result of changes to Medicaid.

Republicans have argued the changes are necessary to eliminate waste and abuse in the federal government.