Bill · S.Con.Res. 22· Senate(119-SCONRES-22)
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for fiscal year 2026 and sets budgetary levels for the years 2027 through 2035. It outlines recommended levels for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, and deficits. The resolution also details major functional categories of spending, such as National Defense, Health, and Social Security. Additionally, it establishes various reserve funds and defines specific rules for the budget process in the Senate. These rules include requirements for voting thresholds and the designation of emergency legislation.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The resolution includes a deficit reduction fund for efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
The resolution projects a transition from a deficit to a surplus starting in fiscal year 2030.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The budget establishes a framework for long-term fiscal stability through projected surplus years.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Deficit Reduction: The resolution projects a transition from a deficit to a surplus starting in fiscal year 2030 (Sec. 1101, Subsection 4).
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Savings through Efficiencies: The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget has the authority to revise allocations for legislation that focuses on efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings to reduce the deficit (Sec. 2001).
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Health Savings Account Adjustments: There is a reserve fund available for adjustments related to health savings accounts (Sec. 2002).
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Prevention of Duplication: The Comptroller General is tasked with identifying if new legislation creates a risk of new duplicative or overlapping federal programs, offices, or initiatives (Sec. 3005).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Public Debt: The resolution projects an increase in public debt through several fiscal years (Sec. 1101, Subsection 5).
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High Deficits in Early Years: The budget sets high deficit levels for the initial years, specifically for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 (Sec. 1101, Subsection 4).
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Strict Emergency Criteria: Legislation designated as an "emergency requirement" must meet very specific and strict criteria, such as being "sudden, quickly coming into being, and not building up over time" (Sec. 3002, Subsection f).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces National Debt+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+1Good For Veterans+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 9/16/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S6602)
- Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 159.
- Introduced in Senate