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H.J.Res. 78 (117th)

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

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Introduced

21 March 2022

Last action

1 November 2022 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

30 January 2023

Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting (1) total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year, and (2) increases to the public debt limit. For emergency situations, Congress may authorize expenditures that violate these requirements for limited times if the expenditures are approved by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. Any debt incurred from these expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. The amendment also prohibits legislation that increases revenue from becoming law unless it is approved by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. Finally, the amendment requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 November 2022

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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