Contact Congress about S.Con.Res. 22: 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.
This resolution sets a 10-year budget plan for Congress. It aims to move from deficits to surpluses and adds stricter Senate rules for future tax and spending bills. It does not directly change benefits, taxes, or agency programs.
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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. is a Senate bill stalled. The latest recorded action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637).
Latest action on S.Con.Res. 22: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Congress and the federal budget process. Its direct effects fall on senators, committees, and budget agencies because it changes the targets and rules they use when writing future bills. People who rely on federal programs could be affected later, but only if Congress passes follow-up tax, spending, or program laws that match this plan.
Why this matters: This matters because it sets the budget path Congress says it wants to follow for the next decade. The resolution points toward lower deficits and later surpluses, but it depends on future lawmakers passing bills that meet those goals. Its Senate rules could also make it harder to pass bills that break budget limits or rely on emergency exceptions.
Key provisions in S.Con.Res. 22
- Sets yearly targets for the federal budget from 2026 through 2035. The targets cover revenue, new spending authority, actual spending, deficits or surpluses, public debt, and debt held by the public.
- Plans for deficits at first and surpluses later. The annual surplus numbers start in fiscal year 2030 and grow through 2035.
- Lists spending levels for 21 major parts of the budget. These include defense, health, Medicare, income support, Social Security, transportation, and interest on the debt.
- Adds a large savings category called “New Efficiencies, Consolidations, and Other Savings.” The category is negative because it assumes spending cuts or savings, and the amount grows over time.
- Creates Senate-only tables for Social Security and the Postal Service. The Social Security tables cover revenue, benefit payments, and administrative costs, while the Postal Service table covers discretionary administrative costs for each year from 2026 through 2035.
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Questions people ask about S.Con.Res. 22
- What is S.Con.Res. 22?
- This resolution sets a 10-year budget plan for Congress. It aims to move from deficits to surpluses and adds stricter Senate rules for future tax and spending bills. It does not directly change benefits, taxes, or agency programs.
- How do I support or oppose S.Con.Res. 22?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S.Con.Res. 22?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S.Con.Res. 22 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
