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201 records in 2011
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 2011
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits U.S. courts, including the Supreme Court, from basing opinions or rulings on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. Makes any action of a court in violation of such prohibition null and void.
France · Senate · 4 August 2011
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 August 2011
Act to amend the Constitution
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2011
Health Care Provider and Hospital Conscience Protection Act - Prohibits the federal government and any state or local government that receives federal financial assistance from discriminating or retaliating against any individual or health care entity because of the refusal by the individual or entity to recommend, refer for, provide coverage for, pay for, provide, perform, assist, or participate in any abortion. Includes within such prohibited discrimination: (1) denial, deprivation, or disqualification in licensing; (2) withholding accreditations, authorizations, loans, grants, aids, assistance, benefits, or privileges; and (3) withholding authorization to expand, improve, finance, or create facilities or programs. Creates a cause of action for any violation of this Act. Gives federal courts jurisdiction to order any form of legal or equitable relief, including injunctive relief or an order preventing the disbursement of all or a portion of federal financial assistance to a state government until the prohibited conduct has ceased. Authorizes the Attorney General to file a civil action seeking injunctive or declaratory relief to enforce compliance with this Act. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive and investigate complaints alleging a violation of this Act. Requires this Act to be construed in favor of broad conscience protection for individuals and health care entities to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this Act and the Constitution.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2011
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Excludes receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or either of their successor funds, from consideration as receipts or outlays for purposes of this Amendment. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Prohibits Congress from passing any bill that provides a net reduction in individual income taxes for those with incomes over $1 million (as may be adjusted by Congress to account for inflation) if, after enactment, total outlays would exceed total receipts in any fiscal year affected by the bill. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any reduction in the Social Security benefits authorized by law, including any benefits provided from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or either of their successor funds.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2011
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (11) National Reconnaissance Office; (12) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; and (13) Department of Homeland Security. Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2012, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the congressional appropriations committees and the President. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY2012, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Prohibits the authorization of appropriations by this Act from being deemed to constitute authority to conduct any intelligence activity not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Permits appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for federal employees to be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law. Requires the DNI to: (1) semiannually update intelligence information relating to terrorist recidivism of former detainees of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and (2) submit to the intelligence committees information concerning the transfer or potential transfer of individuals detained there. Sets forth matters relating to elements of the intelligence community, including: (1) foreign language proficiency requirements for certain CIA officers, (2) required Senate confirmation of the appointment of the NSA Director, (3) the transfer of certain funds for use by DOD intelligence elements, and (4) the extension of provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 which establish procedures for the collection of foreign intelligence information from targeted individuals located outside the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2011
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) work with Congress to secure passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling; (2) make clear that under no circumstances will the United States fail to pay its debts on time and in full; (3) make clear that, all other efforts failing, he will use his authority under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to ensure payment of all federal debts on time and in full; and (4) take any and all actions necessary to preserve the full faith and credit of the United States.
Germany · German Bundestag · 1 August 2011
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2011
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) work with Congress to secure passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling; (2) make clear that under no circumstances will the United States fail to pay its debts on time and in full; (3) make clear that, all other efforts failing, he will use his authority under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to ensure payment of all federal debts on time and in full; and (4) take any and all actions necessary to preserve the full faith and credit of the United States.
France · Senate · 28 July 2011
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2011
Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act - Authorizes the President to designate an Asia or South Pacific country as a beneficiary Asia or South Pacific country eligible for preferential treatment under this Act if that country meets: (1) certain requirements under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, including establishing a market-based economy and the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and the elimination of trade barriers to the United States; and (2) certain eligibility criteria for designation as a least-developed beneficiary developing country under the Trade Act of 1974. Lists the following countries eligible for designation as a "Asia or South Pacific country": (1) Afghanistan, (2) Bangladesh, (3) Bhutan, (4) Cambodia, (5) Kiribati, (6) Lao People's Democratic Republic, (7) Maldives, (8) Nepal, (9) Samoa, (10) Solomon Islands, (11) Timor-Leste (East Timor), (12) Tuvalu, and (13) Vanuatu. Authorizes the President to provide duty-free treatment of certain import-sensitive articles (watches, electronic articles, steel articles, footwear and certain other apparel, and glass products) meeting rules of origin requirements if: (1) the article is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary Asia or South Pacific country; and (2) the President determines, after receiving advice of the International Trade Commission (ITC), that the article is not import-sensitive in the context of imports from beneficiary Asia or South Pacific countries. Prescribes the rules of origin for the articles for the duty-free treatment. Grants duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel articles imported directly into the customs territory of the United States from a beneficiary Asia or South Pacific country. Establishes limitations on such preferential treatment. Prescribes requirements for handloomed, handmade, folklore articles or ethnic printed fabrics. Prescribes a special rule to extend such preferential treatment through December 31, 2019, for textile and apparel articles that are wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary or former beneficiary Asia or South Pacific countries, or both, regardless of the country or origin of the yarn or fabric used to make such articles. Terminates the extension of preferential treatment to a beneficiary Asia or South Pacific country after December 31, 2022.
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2011
Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. Encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements made by people of African descent. Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, including efforts that target the eradication of poverty, hunger and inequality. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
Austria · National Council · 26 July 2011
Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Versorgungssicherungsgesetz 1992 geändert wird
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2011
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays (except those for payment of debt) for a year from exceeding the average annual revenue (except that derived from borrowing) collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber to declare an emergency and provide by law for specific outlays in excess of such limit. Requires the declaration to specify reasons for the emergency designation and to limit the period in which outlays may exceed such limit to no longer than one year. Requires all revenue in excess of outlays: (1) to reduce the federal debt; and (2) upon the retirement of such debt, to be held by the Treasury to be used for the specific outlays in excess of such limit. Prescribes a formula for reducing outlays over ten years.
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 July 2011
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2011
Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida (the Nation). Makes the Nation and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes. Considers the service area of the Nation, for the delivery of federal services to members, to be: (1) the community of Bruce in Walton County, Florida; and (2) an area in Florida in which members reside that is bordered on the west by the Escambia River and on the east by the St. Marks River. Requires that the constitution and bylaws of the Nation be the constitution and bylaws of the Nation's Tribal Council dated January 21, 2001 (including amendments). Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of a written request of the Tribal Council, to hold a referendum for members to adopt a new constitution and bylaws. Specifies the role and duties of the Tribal Council. Requires that the membership roll of the Nation be determined in accordance with the membership criteria established by the ordinance of the Nation numbered 04-01-100 and dated February 7, 2004. Authorizes the Secretary to take land into trust on behalf of the Nation.
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 2011
Welcomes the independence of the Republic of South Sudan and recognizes South Sudan as the newest member of the international community. Calls on the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resolve outstanding matters in order to ensure a smooth transition to two states and to mitigate points of conflict. Calls on the U.S. government and the international community, in coordination with the governments of Sudan and South Sudan, to support peace, rule of law, and good governance in Sudan and South Sudan. Welcomes the anticipated nomination of a U.S. ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2011
Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to make it out of order in both chambers to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that would cause the discretionary spending limits established in this Act to be exceeded. Establishes the discretionary spending limits for FY2012 as $1,019,402,000,000 in new budget authority and $1,224,568,000,000 in outlays. Authorizes the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to adjust such limits, budgetary aggregates in the most recently adopted concurrent budget resolution, and CBA committee allocations if a bill or joint resolution is reported making appropriations for FY2012 that provides funding for the global war on terrorism. Makes it out of order in both chambers to consider any legislation that includes any provision that would cause total direct spending to exceed the spending limit specified in this Act. Exempts from such spending limits: (1) Social Security, function 650; (2) Medicare, function 570; (3) Veterans Benefits and Services, function 700; and (4) Net Interest, function 900. Makes $680.73 billion the limit on total combined outlays for all non-exempt direct spending for FY2012. Amends the CBA to prescribe requirements for implementing sequestration orders under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to enforce the discretionary and direct spending caps in this Act. Exempts from any sequestration orders: (1) payments for military personnel accounts (within subfunctional category 051), (2) TRICARE for Life, (3) Medicare (functional category 570), (4) military retirement, (5) Social Security (functional category 650), (6) veterans (functional category 700), (7) net interest (functional category 900), and (8) discretionary appropriations. Makes it out of order in both chambers to consider legislation which waives, modifies, or in any way alters a sequestration order unless the chair of the House or Senate Committee on the Budget certifies that the measure achieves the same levels of reductions in new budget authority and outlays for the applicable year in such order. Amends the CBA to prescribe requirements for enforcing GDP outlay limits. Requires: (1) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish in the President's budget the GDP outlay limit for the budget year, and (2) total federal outlays to include all on-budget and off-budget outlays. Amends the CBA to make it out of order in both chambers to consider any legislation that would cause the most recently reported current GDP outlay limits set forth in this Act to be exceeded. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from exercising additional borrowing authority until the date that the Archivist of the United States transmits to the states for their ratification H.J. Res. 1 (as reported on June 23, 2011), S.J. Res. 10 (as introduced on March 31, 2011), or H.J. Res. 56 (as introduced on April 7, 2011), a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, or a similar amendment if it requires that total outlays not exceed total receipts, contains a spending limitation as a percentage of GDP, and requires that tax increases be approved by a two-thirds vote in both chambers. Increases the public debt from $14.294 trillion to $16.7 trillion on the date such legislation is transmitted to the states.
Germany · German Bundestag · 15 July 2011
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Hält die Bundesregierung an einer Gesetzesinitiative zur Umsetzung des im Koalitionsvertrags zwischen CDU, CSU und FDP geforderten Betreuungsgelder fest, und wann ist mit einer solchen Initiative zu rechnen (bitte genaues Datum angeben)?<br /> <br /> Teilt die Bundesregierung die in der öffentlichen Anhörung am 4. Juli 2011 im Ausschuss für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend getroffene Aussage, die Einführung eines Betreuungsgeldes stehe nicht im Einklang mit Artikel 6 Absatz 1 GG und Artikel 3 Absatz 2 GG, und falls nein, warum nicht?
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 July 2011
Kabinetsstandpunt Ervaringen met bezwaar
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 July 2011
Toezegging permanente educatie door rechters
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2011
Welcomes the independence of the Republic of South Sudan and recognizes South Sudan as the newest member of the international community. Calls on the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resolve outstanding matters in order to ensure a smooth transition to two states and to mitigate points of conflict. Calls on the U.S. government and the international community, in coordination with the governments of Sudan and South Sudan, to support peace, rule of law, and good governance in Sudan and South Sudan. Welcomes the anticipated nomination of a United States ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011
147 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views, in the context of his decision to appoint Senator Martin McAleese to review interactions between the State and Roman Catholic Magdalene Laundry institutions, but not a directly comparable institution with a Protestant evangelical ethos (details supplied) that this is a form of discrimination against residents in the home that may contravene Article 44. 3 of the Constitution; and the reason he will not allow Senator McAleese to look also at State interactions with the home. [20278/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011
97 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions that have been made by him to obtain 50% of the cost of compensation paid out to victims of institutional abuse, arising from the provisions for the 2002 redress Act, who were resident in institutions that did not profess a Roman Catholic ethos; the moneys that have so far been paid to the State by such institutions; the history of discussions between civil servants and the representatives of these institutions; and his views that the failure to obtain or even to pursue 50% of compensation, arising from payments under the redress Act to residents of institutions professing a non-Roman Catholic ethos, from these institutions might imperil, as a result of possible court challenges, payments from Roman Catholic bodies and/or institutions, considering the provisions of Article 44.2 and 44.3 of the Constitution. [20277/11]
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2011
Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to a federal office in the United States, and (2) used to support or purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election. Gives each of the several states the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to public office in the state, and (2) used to support or purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election or plebiscite in the state. Prohibits any person who is not a U.S. citizen or is a foreign government, or acts as an agent of one, from: (1) contributing funds or donating in-kind equivalents to candidates standing for election to public office in the United States, or (2) otherwise expending funds or donating in-kind equivalents in a manner intended to influence the outcome of an election for public office or plebiscite in the United States.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011
477 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that in the event of Wexford County Council and the National Roads Authority selecting a route for the construction of this roadway, that the decision is in line with Article 43 of the Constitution, in view of the fact that there is a letter in writing signed by the NRA confirming that no money is available now and that it does not know when in the future it can pay for the lands and properties being acquired, as when the route is selected all property along the route will be frozen for development in the future, as Article 43 protects the rights of individuals through the concept of social justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19639/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011
54 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions taken by her to progress the introduction of the amendment to the Constitution on children. [19831/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011
52 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a full list of the children’s advocacy groups she has met since her appointment in relation to the introduction of the amendment to the Constitution on children. [19832/11]
France · Senate · 11 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 8 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 7 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 7 July 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Alev Korun, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung von Regierungsvorlagen für ein Verbot der Schubhaft von Minderjährigen und ein humanitäres Bleiberecht für gut integrierte Familien sowie zur Aufnahme der UN-Kinderrechtskonvention in die Bundesverfassung
United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2011
Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 - Reduces the estimated committee allocation of the appropriate levels of budget totals for FY2012 for the Senate Committee on Appropriations to: (1) $1.137 trillion in total new budget authority, and (2) $1.277 trillion in total budget outlays. Expresses the sense of Congress that it should enact comprehensive tax reform that lowers marginal rates, broadens the base, and simplifies the tax code to increase economic growth while generating revenues that are in line with the historical average of 18% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to establish the discretionary spending limits for FY2012-FY2021 for defense and nondefense categories. Authorizes the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to adjust such discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates in the most recently adopted concurrent budget resolution, and CBA committee allocations if a bill or joint resolution is reported making appropriations for FY2012-FY2017 that provides funding for overseas deployments and activities undertaken as a result of a declaration of war or congressional authorization of force. Limits such adjustments. Makes it out of order in both chambers to consider any legislation that includes any provision that would cause total on-budget mandatory spending to exceed specified discretionary spending limits. Exempts from such limits the mandatory components of: (1) Social Security, function 650; (2) Medicare, function 570; (3) Veterans Benefits and Services, function 700; and (4) Net Interest, function 900. Makes it out of order in both chambers to consider legislation that includes any provision that would cause total mandatory spending for Social Security to exceed specified limits for total outlays for FY2012-FY2021. Makes such requirement inapplicable if the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) determines that projected outlays are expected to exceed such limits due to changes in cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) contained in present law. Makes it out of order in both chambers to consider legislation that includes any provision that would cause total mandatory spending for Medicare or for Veterans Benefits and Service to exceed specified limits for total outlays for FY2012-FY2021. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make publicly available in the Federal Register an annual report containing expected budget authority and outlays. Requires OMB, if such report shows any category exceeding specified spending caps, to prepare, and the President to issue and include in that report, a sequestration order that reduces budgetary resources by an amount sufficient to bring spending in line with that category's statutory cap. Prescribes requirements for calculating and implementing such sequestration. Authorizes Congress to override a sequestration order through the passage of a law that either waves or supersedes the spending limitations for that category of federal spending for that fiscal year. Subjects any motion in the Senate to move to consideration of a bill to waive, modify, or in any way alter a sequestration order (except for defense spending while the nation is engaged in a justified conflict) to a point of order that can only be waived through an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from exercising additional borrowing authority until the date that the Archivist of the United States transmits to the states for their ratification S.J. Res. 10 as introduced on March 31, 2011, a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, or a similar amendment provided it requires that total outlays not exceed total receipts, that contains a spending limitation as a percentage of GDP, and requires that tax increases be approved by a super-majority vote in both chambers. Increases the public debt from $14.294 trillion to $16.7 trillion on the date such legislation is transmitted to the states.
United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2011
Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.
Austria · National Council · 6 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 6 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 6 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 6 July 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Otto Pendl, Mag. Heribert Donnerbauer, Dr. Peter Fichtenbauer, Dieter Brosz, MSc, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird <i>(Neuregelung der sachlichen Immunität der Verhandlungen und</i> <i>Verhandlungsgegenstände des Nationalrates und des</i> <i>Bundesrates sowie der Immunität der Abgeordneten)</i>
Austria · National Council · 6 July 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Herbert Scheibner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Notifikation der Erfüllung des Art. 7 des Staatsvertrages von Wien durch die Umsetzung der Ansprüche der slowenischen Volksgruppe auf topographische Ortsbezeichnungen
European Union · European Parliament · 5 July 2011
Austria · National Council · 1 July 2011
Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über die Petition (64/PET) betreffend "Kinder gehören nicht ins Gefängnis", überreicht von den Abgeordneten Sonja Ablinger, Dr. Franz-Joseph Huainigg, Tanja Windbüchler-Souschill und Ing. Peter Westenthaler
Austria · National Council · 30 June 2011
Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1220 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Volksgruppengesetz geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 30 June 2011
Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über den Antrag 118/A(E) der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur Sicherung der Pflege
Austria · National Council · 30 June 2011
Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über die Regierungsvorlage (1208 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Bundespflegegeldgesetz, das Verbrechensopfergesetz, das Poststrukturgesetz und das Bundesbehindertengesetz geändert werden (Pflegegeldreformgesetz 2012)
Austria · National Council · 29 June 2011
Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Gesetzesantrag des Bundesrates (1213 d.B.): Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem zur Stärkung der Rechte der Gemeinden das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 29 June 2011
Bericht des Ausschusses für Wirtschaft und Industrie über die Regierungsvorlage (1223 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über die Förderung der Elektrizitätserzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energieträgern (Ökostromgesetz 2012 – ÖSG 2012)
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2011
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United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2011
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such 18%. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill from becoming law that imposes a new tax or increases the statutory rate of any tax or the aggregate amount of revenue, unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber to increase the federal debt limit. Authorizes waivers of these requirements: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect against a nation-state and Congress, by a majority roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess; or (2) under other specified circumstances involving military conflict, if Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes such waiver. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this article.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2011
Recognizes the contribution of the American Revolution Center to the preservation of the story of the founding of the United States. Expresses support for the Center's efforts to establish an appropriate museum for the telling of such story to future generations.
European Union · EUR-Lex · 28 June 2011