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House lawmakers discuss deficit-to-GDP target as ‘starting point’ for fiscal sustainability

House lawmakers on Thursday discussed a proposed framework centered on a deficit-to-GDP target to guide efforts to reduce federal deficits and slow national debt growth.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 4:52 PM EDT | WFMZZ

U.S. House lawmakers on Thursday discussed a proposed framework for reducing federal deficits and slowing the growth of the national debt. The plan centers on using a deficit-to-GDP target as a starting point for efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability.