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H.J.Res. 32 (117th)

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

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 March 2021

Last action

19 March 2021 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 19 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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