Senate budget outline sets 2027 spending targets, skips program details
Placed on the calendarS.Con.Res. 38Latest action
Sponsor: Ron Johnson · Senator · WI
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Official title: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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This resolution sets broad federal spending and revenue targets for 2027-2036 but doesn't specify actual program or tax changes.
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What does this do?
This is a setting overall federal spending and revenue targets for 2027, with rough guidelines through 2036. It guides Congress in setting limits for broad categories like defense, healthcare, and education before detailed spending bills are written later.
Who does it affect?
Every American is potentially affected, since budget resolutions shape spending on programs like Social Security, Medicare, defense, and infrastructure. Congress itself is the direct actor, using this as a planning tool for future legislation.
Why does it matter?
The resolution doesn't create or cut specific programs, taxes, or benefits itself, but it can enable special "reconciliation" instructions letting certain bills pass the Senate with a instead of 60 votes. The real-world impact depends entirely on specific numbers and instructions not included in this summary.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 7, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Aug 7, 2026
- House
- Adopted by both chambers
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate. Both chambers have to adopt the same text. This kind of resolution never goes to the president and does not become law.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 550. (text: CR S4571-4577)