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H.Res. 981 · 119TH CONGRESS

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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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Proposes that Congress reduce the federal budget deficit to 3 percent of GDP by 2030 and work toward a balanced budget thereafter.

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This resolution proposes that the House of Representatives establish a fiscal target to reduce the federal unified budget deficit to 3 percent of gross domestic product or less by the end of fiscal year 2030. It further suggests that once this target is met, Congress should continue efforts to reduce the deficit with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.

Who is affected

The resolution specifically identifies the U.S. House of Representatives and Congress as the entities responsible for adopting and pursuing the proposed fiscal targets. No other specific populations, agencies, or industries are explicitly named as affected parties in the provided text.

Key provisions

  • Establishment of a federal deficit target. The resolution states that Congress should adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal unified budget deficit to 3 percent of gross domestic product or less by the end of fiscal year 2030.
  • Long-term goal of a balanced budget. The resolution expresses that once the 3 percent deficit target is met, Congress should continue efforts toward the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.

Fiscal impact

Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available

Effective dates

The resolution proposes that Congress adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3 percent of gross domestic product or less as soon as possible and no later than the end of fiscal year 2030.

Relationship to existing law

Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law

Stated purpose

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should reduce the federal budget deficit to 3 percent of gross domestic product or less by the end of fiscal year 2030. It further states that once this target is met, Congress should continue deficit reduction efforts with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.