**Senate Republicans are advancing a third budget reconciliation package after the Secure America Act passed in June 2026.** On August 7, Senate Budget Committee Chair Ron Johnson released a fiscal year 2027 budget resolution directing 11 committees to produce legislation allowing up to $150 billion in changes by September 11, while the House version—passed in July—sets a $95 billion target focused on defense and select committees. Both chambers must adopt identical instructions before committees can draft and the Senate can consider a bill under reconciliation rules that require only a simple majority. Internal GOP divisions over spending priorities, offsets, and scope remain a key constraint, alongside the need for near-unanimous Republican support given Democratic opposition. Resolution timing, committee markups, and any Senate amendments that force House reconsideration will determine whether another measure advances before procedural deadlines or the end of the session.