Bills · SRES 654
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 654Economics and Public Finance
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.
INTRO MAR 20· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it addresses the nation's rising debt, which has real-world consequences. A large and growing national debt can lead to higher interest rates, making everything from car loans to mortgages more expensive for average citizens. It can also limit the government's ability to respond to future crises like natural disasters or economic downturns, and may crowd out investment in other areas.
If this resolution leads to actual policy changes, it could mean a more stable economic future, potentially reducing the financial burden on future generations. If it doesn't lead to action, the current trends of increasing debt and interest payments could continue, posing risks to economic growth and the cost of living. This resolution sets a specific target and calls for concrete steps from different branches of government to tackle a major fiscal issue.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Sets a target for the federal budget deficit to be 3 percent or less of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of fiscal year 2030.
This establishes a specific, measurable goal for the government's financial health, providing a clear benchmark for fiscal policy.
PROVISION 02
Encourages the President to submit budgets and Congress to set spending plans that aim to meet and sustain this deficit target.
This provision aims to align the financial plans of both the executive and legislative branches towards a common fiscal objective.
PROVISION 03
Requires Senate committees to recommend within 180 days how to enforce these budget targets, including making it harder to waive existing budget rules.
This aims to create practical mechanisms and stronger accountability to ensure the deficit reduction goals are actually met and sustained.
PROVISION 04
Asks the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to analyze how major new legislation affects progress toward the deficit target.
This would provide transparent, independent analysis of the fiscal impact of new laws, helping policymakers and the public understand their effects on the deficit.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· North Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 20
Submitted in Senate
MAR 20
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 654
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 20, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BUDGET COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 20, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 654Economics and Public Finance
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.
INTRODUCED MAR 20, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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