A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed 33 1/3 per centum of the average national income of the prior three calendar years, except as specified during war or national emergency.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 January 1979

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Directs Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year (except for repayment of debt) do not exceed 33 1/3 percent of the average national income for the three prior calendar years. Authorizes the suspension of such measure in the case of national emergency or war.

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summary · EN · 18 January 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/103
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