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Budget Deficit Reduction Resolution
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Budget Deficit Reduction Resolution

IntroducedMarch 20, 2026
6 months ago
Intro
Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)
Economics and Public Finance
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Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the Senate's view that the United States should keep its budget deficit at or below 3 percent of its gross domestic product.

If you care about government spending, this resolution shows the Senate's commitment to managing the budget deficit.
Who this affects
taxpayers · families
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution states that the Senate believes the federal budget deficit should be below 3 percent of the country's gross domestic product.
  2. 2It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sustainable budget to support economic stability.
  3. 3The resolution does not create any new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's opinion on budget management.
  4. 4It has been referred to the Committee on the Budget for further discussion and consideration.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Congress should adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less as soon as possible and no later than the end of FY2030; and (2) after the target is achieved, Congress should continue to pursue further deficit reduction with the goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.

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Intro
Senate
IntroducedCurrentMar 20

Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)

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