Rand Paul (R-KY)
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.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- 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.
How Congress voted
- See who voted how →A vote on whether to start debating something · 09/16/2025
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
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The resolution includes a deficit reduction fund for efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The resolution projects a transition from a deficit to a surplus starting in fiscal year 2030.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
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.
- The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Blocked 36 yes · 62 no
09/16/2025 · Roll call 521 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 22”
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The resolution includes a deficit reduction fund for efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The budget establishes a framework for long-term fiscal stability through projected surplus years. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The resolution projects a transition from a deficit to a surplus starting in fiscal year 2030.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution maintains significant budget authority and outlays for Social Security through 2035. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The budget includes specific allocations for the Veterans Benefits and Services functional category.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The budget sets out specific budget authority and outlay levels for General Science, Space, and Technology.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The budget allocates specific outlays for Veterans Benefits and Services through 2035.
- 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