Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Introduced

6 January 1999

Last action

25 February 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, before each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) do not exceed total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) , unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits a bill to increase receipts from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority in each House. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States faces an imminent and serious military threat to national security, as declared by a joint resolution adopted by a majority of each House. Sets a permanent limit on the amount of Federal public debt, prohibiting any increase unless legislation enacted by a three-fifths majority of both Houses become law.

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Timeline

6 January 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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6 January 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 February 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-joint-resolution/19
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hjres/19
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