A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the Congress shall not exceed the revenue of the United States, except in time of war or national emergency, and to provide for the systematic repayment of the debt of the United States.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that total appropriations shall not exceed estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war or national emergency. Prohibits any increase in the national debt as it exists on the date this article is ratified. Sets forth a schedule for repayment of the national debt. Empowers the Congress to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 September 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 September 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 September 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hinson, Jon C. [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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