S.3951

Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026

Introduced·2/26/26

Provides authority and discretion to the President over budgetary resources to achieve a balanced budget.

The Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026 grants the President authority and discretion over budgetary resources to achieve a balanced budget. If the President determines a deficit for a fiscal year, they may decline to obligate certain budgetary resources, excluding those for Medicare and Social Security. This act aims to give the President tools to manage fiscal deficits effectively.

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Budget Committee
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History

Feb 26

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.