A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

119th Congress Introduced by Rand Paul

Sets FY2027 federal spending and revenue framework with targets to guide appropriations through 2036, without legal funding, shaping fiscal policy.

Submitted in Senate

Summary of SCONRES 39 (Session 119)

Purpose and overall intent

SCONRES 39 is a concurrent resolution that sets forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) and establishes the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2036.

As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the positions of both chambers regarding the federal budget and allocates spending targets, but it does not have the force of law to appropriate funds. It guides subsequent appropriations and budgetary decisions.

Key provisions and changes

FY2027 Budget Resolution: Establishes the total level of proposed federal outlays (spending) and federal receipts (revenues) as the framework for the federal budget for FY2027.

Baseline and Targets: Sets baseline spending levels and budgetary targets to guide appropriations, including caps or allocations for major functional areas (e.g., defense, non-defense discretionary spending, mandatory programs, and net interest).

PAYGO/Procedural Provisions (if included): May include pay-as-you-go rules or scoring guidelines to ensure that new legislation complies with deficit-neutral or deficit-raising targets, consistent with budgetary discipline.

FY2028–2036 Levels: Establishes budgetary levels (aggregate spending ceilings or targets) for eight subsequent fiscal years (2028 through 2036) to provide long-range budgetary guidance and framework for future legislation.

Reconciliation or Legislative Instructions (potential): Depending on the text, could include instructions related to reconciliation measures or committee budget allocations to achieve the stated targets.

Who or what would be affected

Congressional committees: Budget-related guidance directs authorizing and appropriations committees in shaping legislation to fit the prescribed levels.

Agency and program funding: Agencies and federal programs are expected to operate within the budgetary levels established, influencing funding decisions in future appropriations.

Fiscal policy considerations: Sets the overall trajectory of federal spending and deficits, impacting long-term fiscal planning and debt considerations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status and Process:

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 551). Discharged: The Senate Committee on the Budget was discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act, meaning it moved from the committee stage to floor consideration. Referred: Referred to the Committee on the Budget. Submitted: Submitted in the Senate on August 7, 2026.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Rand Paul (and likely the primary sponsor is a member of the Senate Budget Committee). The co-sponsorship indicates bipartisan interest in fiscal restraint or specific budget priorities, depending on the sponsor’s policy positions.

Notes on impact and interpretation

Since SCONRES 39 is a concurrent resolution, it does not by itself create or modify law or appropriations. Its importance lies in setting the framework and expectations for annual appropriations bills and for ongoing fiscal policy discussions.

The bill signals the Senate’s and House’s agreed-upon tax-and-spending priorities for FY2027 and the longer-term fiscal trajectory through 2036, which can influence negotiations, budgeting optics, and debt management considerations.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution’s targets to current or prior-year budget levels, or outline potential implications for specific programs or committees.