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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.
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- Agreed to in Senate
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Congress should adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less as soon as possible and no later than the end of FY2030; and (2) after the target is achieved, Congress should continue to pursue further deficit reduction with the goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Mar 20, 2026 Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S1444)
- Mar 20, 2026 Submitted in Senate
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