This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives 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.
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| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HRES |
| Bill Number | 981 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| Policy Area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 7, 2026 |
| Latest Action | January 7, 2026 |
| Cosponsors | 18 · House vote — · 1 views |