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

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Introduced

12 February 1997

Last action

5 March 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Declares that total receipts include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing or retirement trust funds. Declares that total outlays include all outlays except those for retirement trust funds or repayment of debt principal. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. Requires roll call votes in the House and Senate under this amendment. Makes this amendment effective the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification. Declares that if there is a Federal budget deficit for the first fiscal year beginning after its ratification, then during the next five fiscal years, the annual budget deficit may not exceed specified percentages of that budget deficit for each of those years.

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Timeline

12 February 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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12 February 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 February 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-joint-resolution/53
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