H.CON.RES. ___ — 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. (Sponsored by Rep. Arrington / Budget Committee)
Executive Summary
This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for FY 2027 and sets budgetary levels through FY 2036. Crucially, it includes reconciliation instructions directing four House committees (Agriculture, Armed Services, Intelligence, and House Administration) to submit legislation increasing the deficit by a combined maximum of $95 billion over the 10-year window. This serves as the procedural vehicle to bypass the Senate filibuster for targeted legislative priorities, while also establishing baseline enforcement mechanisms for disaster relief, wildfire suppression, and emergency requirements.
Arguments For
- Argument 1: Creates a filibuster-proof reconciliation vehicle to advance up to $95 billion in targeted priorities across defense, intelligence, and agriculture.
- Argument 2: Establishes a comprehensive 10-year fiscal framework with built-in flexibility for disaster relief, wildfire suppression, and emergency requirements.
Likely Supporters
Arguments Against
- Argument 1: The reconciliation instructions explicitly authorize increasing the deficit, which will alienate fiscal hawks and deficit-conscious members.
- Argument 2: The budget locks in aggressive long-term debt limit assumptions, providing political ammunition for the minority party regarding fiscal irresponsibility.
Likely Opponents
📋 Key Provisions
- Establishes top-line federal revenues, budget authority, outlays, deficits, and debt limits for FY 2027 through FY 2036.
- Provides reconciliation instructions to four House committees to submit legislation increasing the deficit by up to $95 billion total by September 11, 2026.
- Creates a reserve fund for reconciliation legislation in the House to accommodate the budgetary effects of compliant legislation.
- Establishes enforcement mechanisms and cap adjustments for emergency requirements, disaster relief, wildfire suppression, and health care fraud control.
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Sets the recommended level of Federal revenues for Fiscal year 2027 at $4,481,487,000,000.
"Fiscal year 2027: $4,481,487,000,000."
Directs the Committee on Armed Services to submit changes increasing the deficit by not more than $60 billion.
"increase the def- icit by not more than $60,000,000,000"
Sets a deadline of September 11, 2026, for committees to submit their reconciliation recommendations.
"not later than September 11, 2026"
Caps the wildfire suppression adjustment for FY 2027 at $2,950,000,000.
"$2,950,000,000."