Senate budget blueprint sets 2027 spending and revenue targets
Placed on the calendarS.Con.Res. 39Latest action
Sponsor: Rand Paul · Senator · KY
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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 federal spending and revenue targets for 2027 through 2036 but doesn't change any laws directly.
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What does this do?
This resolution is Congress's annual budget blueprint, setting overall federal spending and revenue targets for 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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
The resolution can set rules like "reconciliation," allowing certain budget bills to pass the Senate with a 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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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. 551. (text: CR S4577-4583)