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S.Con.Res. 39119th CongressOn the floor calendarLatest action Aug 7, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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.
Introduced:
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This resolution sets federal spending and revenue targets for 2027 through 2036 but doesn't change any laws directly.
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This resolution is Congress's annual budget blueprint, setting overall federal spending and revenue targets for fiscal year 2027 plus planning estimates through 2036. It doesn't spend money or change tax laws itself but creates a framework guiding future spending and tax bills.
This affects lawmakers and committees who will write specific spending and tax legislation within these limits. Indirectly, it affects everyday residents whose taxes, benefits, and government services depend on later bills shaped by this framework.
The resolution can set rules like "reconciliation," allowing certain budget bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority instead of 60 votes, shaping how easily future legislation advances. It sets priorities and limits that could influence funding for programs like Social Security, Medicare, defense, and federal agencies.
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Right now: it's on the Senate floor calendar. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551.