Establishing 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.
- Bill Number
- H.Con.Res. 113
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-23: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-30T11:59:18Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for fiscal year 2027 and sets budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. It replaces prior budget resolutions starting in fiscal year 2027 and provides a framework for congressional budget enforcement.
Key Provisions
- Title I sets recommended levels for federal revenues, new budget authority, outlays, deficits, debt subject to limit, and debt held by the public for each year from 2027 to 2036. It also details amounts by major functional categories, such as national defense, health, Medicare, and net interest.
- Title II directs House committees (Agriculture, Armed Services, Intelligence, and House Administration) to submit reconciliation recommendations by September 11, 2026, that may increase the deficit by specified limits over the 2027–2036 period.
- Title III creates a reserve fund allowing the House Budget Committee chair to adjust allocations for reconciliation legislation.
- Title IV includes rules for enforcement filings, treatment of administrative expenses, adjustments for baseline changes or emergencies, disaster relief and wildfire suppression caps, health care fraud control, and other procedural matters. It also affirms Congress's rulemaking authority.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution introduces new reconciliation instructions permitting deficit increases in targeted areas. It establishes specific adjustment mechanisms for emergencies, disaster relief, and certain program costs that do not count against standard budget limits. It updates enforcement procedures under the Congressional Budget Act and provides for administrative expense allocations outside normal discretionary caps.
Potential Impacts
- Guides future appropriations, tax, and spending legislation by setting aggregate and category-specific targets.
- Influences federal debt trajectories and annual deficits through 2036.
- Affects government agencies by shaping funding levels across defense, health, transportation, and other functions.
- May indirectly impact citizens through changes in program funding and overall fiscal policy.
- Has limited direct effect on international relations beyond the international affairs category.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House and Senate committees involved in budget and appropriations processes.
- Federal agencies and departments receiving funding under the functional categories.
- The executive branch, which implements the budget.
- American taxpayers and recipients of federal programs.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications As a concurrent resolution, it lacks the force of law but carries significant procedural weight for budget enforcement. It exercises congressional rulemaking powers and may supersede other House or Senate rules where inconsistent. The reconciliation process and adjustment authorities could facilitate expedited consideration of related legislation.
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Sponsor
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-23: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
- 2026-07-23: Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Sec. 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
- 2026-07-23: Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Sec. 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
- 2026-07-23: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
- 2026-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-07-22: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 281). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5138-5143) (Roll call 281)
- 2026-07-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 281). (Roll call 281)
- 2026-07-22: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5158-5159)
- 2026-07-22: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.
- 2026-07-22: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-07-22: The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- 2026-07-22: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 113.
- 2026-07-22: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H. Con. Res. 113.
- 2026-07-22: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1438 and Rule XVIII.
- 2026-07-22: The Speaker designated the Honorable Craig A. Goldman to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Bill Versions
- Establishing 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. — issued 2026-07-22 — PDF (56 pages)
- Establishing 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. — issued 2026-07-23 — PDF (56 pages)
- Establishing 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. — issued 2026-07-18 — PDF (56 pages)