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Senate introduces concurrent resolution establishing federal budget for fiscal years 2027 through 2036

Original 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.

August 7, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551. (text: CR S4577-4583)Aug 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as the foundational blueprint for federal spending and revenue targets, which dictates the fiscal constraints and priorities for all government agencies and programs over the next decade.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Government

The entire federal government's fiscal operations are governed by the spending and revenue targets established in this resolution.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

S. Con. Res. 39 sets the official congressional budget framework for the United States government for 2027 and establishes budgetary levels for the subsequent nine years through 2036. The resolution is currently pending on the Senate Legislative Calendar under .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This resolution serves as the foundational blueprint for federal spending and revenue targets, which dictates the fiscal constraints and priorities for all government agencies and programs over the next decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a concurrent resolution in the context of the budget?
A is a legislative measure that does not require the President's signature and is used to set the overall framework for federal spending and revenue, which guides subsequent appropriations bills.
Does this resolution immediately change how much money agencies receive?
No, this resolution sets the overall budgetary targets and limits; actual funding for specific programs is determined later through separate appropriations legislation.

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Long-term fiscal planning

The resolution explicitly sets budgetary levels for a 10-year horizon (2027-2036), indicating a focus on long-term fiscal projections.

United States Government

Connected Entities

organizationCongress“The resolution is sponsored by Congress”Map →
personMs. Duckworth“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution”Map →
personMr. Padilla“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution”Map →
other551“The Senate Legislative Calendar number assigned to the resolution.”Map →
personMrs. Murray“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution”Map →
personMs. Hirono“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution”Map →
organizationImmVets“Existing DHS unit for repatriating deported veterans”Map →
organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Senate committee currently reviewing the resolution”Map →
organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body introducing and managing the budget resolution.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The resolution calls for a process within this department”Map →
personMr. Booker“Senator who submitted the resolution”Map →

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