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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.

USA119th CongressSRES-654| Senate 
| Updated: 3/20/2026
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Angus S. King (Independent)David McCormick (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Budget Committee

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  • In Committee
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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution expresses the urgent need for the United States to address its growing federal budget deficit, which currently stands at approximately 6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). It establishes a target for the federal unified budget deficit to be reduced and maintained at or below 3 percent of GDP as soon as possible, and no later than the end of fiscal year 2030. The resolution further states that, upon achieving this target, Congress should continue efforts toward a balanced Federal budget , citing the current high national debt and interest payments as threats to national security and economic growth. To achieve this, the resolution calls for the President to submit budgets aligned with this target and for congressional budget resolutions to set consistent allocations. It mandates that the Senate Committees on the Budget and Rules and Administration recommend enforcement options and changes to Senate rules, including making budget enforcement mechanisms difficult to waive. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office and Joint Committee on Taxation are encouraged to provide analysis on how major legislation impacts progress toward the deficit target, with efforts focusing on discretionary appropriations, direct spending, and revenues without relying on budgetary gimmicks.

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Jan 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-981
Submitted in House
Mar 20, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)
  • January 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-981
    Submitted in House


  • March 20, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget.


  • March 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-981: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.

USA119th CongressSRES-654| Senate 
| Updated: 3/20/2026
This Senate resolution expresses the urgent need for the United States to address its growing federal budget deficit, which currently stands at approximately 6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). It establishes a target for the federal unified budget deficit to be reduced and maintained at or below 3 percent of GDP as soon as possible, and no later than the end of fiscal year 2030. The resolution further states that, upon achieving this target, Congress should continue efforts toward a balanced Federal budget , citing the current high national debt and interest payments as threats to national security and economic growth. To achieve this, the resolution calls for the President to submit budgets aligned with this target and for congressional budget resolutions to set consistent allocations. It mandates that the Senate Committees on the Budget and Rules and Administration recommend enforcement options and changes to Senate rules, including making budget enforcement mechanisms difficult to waive. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office and Joint Committee on Taxation are encouraged to provide analysis on how major legislation impacts progress toward the deficit target, with efforts focusing on discretionary appropriations, direct spending, and revenues without relying on budgetary gimmicks.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-981
Submitted in House
Mar 20, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)
  • January 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-981
    Submitted in House


  • March 20, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget.


  • March 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Angus S. King (Independent)David McCormick (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Budget Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-981: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted