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.

Bill Number: S.Con.Res. 33
Origin Chamber: Senate
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-05-20: Committee on the Budget. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Last Updated: 2026-06-10T08:07:24Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) establishes the concurrent budget resolution for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026), setting recommended spending, revenue, deficit, and debt levels through fiscal year 2035. It guides Congress in enforcing budget rules under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, a law requiring annual budget plans.

Key Provisions

Recommended Budgetary Levels (Title I):
Revenues: Fixed at baseline levels (e.g., $4.24 trillion in 2026, rising to $6.08 trillion in 2035); no changes proposed.
New Budget Authority (money Congress approves for future spending): $5.40 trillion in 2026, growing to $6.77 trillion in 2035.
Outlays (actual spending): $5.51 trillion in 2026, reaching $6.68 trillion in 2035.
Deficits (shortfall between revenues and outlays): $1.27 trillion in 2026, fluctuating down to $602 billion in 2035.
Public Debt and Debt Held by the Public: Projected increases from $39.2 trillion (total debt, 2026) to $49.9 trillion (2035).
Major Functional Categories: Detailed allocations across 20 areas (e.g., National Defense ~$1.2 trillion/year; Health/Medicare/Social Security dominate at trillions annually; Net Interest on debt rises to $1.68 trillion by 2035). Allowances and offsetting receipts reduce totals.
Senate-specific: Social Security revenues/outlays/admin expenses; Postal Service discretionary admin costs.

Reconciliation Process (Title II):
Directs House/Senate committees (Homeland Security, Judiciary) to submit bills by May 15, 2026, increasing deficits by ≤$70 billion each (total ≤$140 billion, 2026–2035), likely for border security/immigration.

Reserve Funds (Title III):
Flexibility for reconciliation bills.
Deficit-neutral reserves (no net deficit increase): For presidential immigration/border reforms post-"Operation Metro Surge" (a referenced enforcement operation) and funding to apprehend/deport undocumented adults convicted of rape, murder, or child sexual abuse.

Enforcement and Adjustments (Title IV):
Rules for filing allocations, treating admin expenses (e.g., Social Security, Postal Service), baseline updates, emergencies (sudden, urgent, unforeseen needs like disasters or security threats).
Extends Senate points of order (procedural blocks on non-compliant bills); adopts as House/Senate rules.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

No direct statutory changes (budget resolutions are not laws), but enforces Congressional Budget Act levels.
Introduces targeted reconciliation for homeland security/judiciary (immigration focus), differing from prior resolutions.
Creates new deficit-neutral reserves tied to specific immigration enforcement.
Permanently extends certain Senate enforcement rules; defines emergencies strictly.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Caps/prioritizes spending (e.g., sustained defense/Defense Dept.; entitlements like Medicare/Social Security grow; flexibility for DHS/ICE on deportations).
Citizens: Sustains major programs (healthcare, veterans ~$400–600B/year, Social Security); rising debt/interest crowds out other spending; potential immigration enforcement boosts public safety spending.
International Relations: Stable but modest foreign affairs (~$50–60B/year); heavy defense emphasis signals security focus.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Congress: Budget, Appropriations, Homeland Security, Judiciary committees.
Executive Agencies: DHS (border/immigration), DOJ, SSA, Postal Service, Defense, HHS (health/Medicare).
Citizens/Taxpayers: Beneficiaries of entitlements/veterans programs; those impacted by deficits/debt.
Immigrant Communities: Targeted enforcement on criminal undocumented adults.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Enables reconciliation (fast-track procedure for budget bills, avoiding Senate filibuster). Adjustments by budget chairs ensure compliance.
Constitutional: Affirms Congress's "power of the purse" (Art. I, Sec. 9); rulemaking powers allow House/Senate to bind itself procedurally.
Political: Prioritizes defense/entitlements over revenue hikes or deep cuts; immigration reserves highlight enforcement without broad deficit increase, potentially partisan. Persistent deficits (~$7–8 trillion total) raise long-term fiscal sustainability concerns.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Recent Actions

2026-05-20: Committee on the Budget. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2026-04-29: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H3147-3146) (Roll call 143)
2026-04-29: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (Roll call 143)
2026-04-29: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3168-3169)
2026-04-29: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to S.Con.Res. 33 and pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings were postponed.
2026-04-29: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-04-29: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. Con. Res. 33.
2026-04-29: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
2026-04-29: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3147-3160)
2026-04-29: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
2026-04-23: Held at the desk.
2026-04-23: Received in the House.
2026-04-23: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2026-04-23: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 105. (text: CR S1918-1924) (Roll call 105)
2026-04-23: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 105. (Roll call 105)

Bill Versions

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. — issued 2026-04-29 — PDF (22 pages)
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. — issued 2026-04-23 — PDF (60 pages)
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. — issued 2026-04-21 — PDF (60 pages)