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

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Introduced

4 January 1995

Last action

28 February 1995 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays do not exceed total receipts, unless a two-thirds vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Sets a permanent limit on the amount of Federal public debt, prohibiting any increase unless legislation enacted by a two-thirds majority of both Houses becomes law. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. Waives these provisions when the United States is engaged in a military conflict which poses a threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution adopted by a majority of each House.

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Timeline

4 January 1995
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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4 January 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 January 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
28 February 1995
Committee
For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.
Source: Committee

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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-joint-resolution/7
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hjres/7
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