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H.J.Res. 70 (99th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that, except in cases of national emergency, expenditures of the United States Government in any fiscal year shall not exceed its revenues for that fiscal year.

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Introduced

7 January 1985

Last action

6 March 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Sponsors

Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

30 June 2021

Rule of law · Taxation

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal expenditures from exceeding its revenues in any fiscal year. Authorizes suspension of such prohibition in time of national emergency.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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