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S.J.Res. 19 (118th)

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Introduced

15 March 2023

Last action

15 March 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Subjects

Rule of law, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Budget

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires federal expenditures and receipts to be balanced, which may occur over more than one year. Under the amendment, expenditures include all federal expenditures except those for payment of debt. Receipts do not include receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires Congress to achieve balance within 10 years of the ratification of the amendment. In an emergency situation, two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate may authorize additional expenditures that are not otherwise permitted by the amendment. The additional expenditures must be for a limited time, and debts incurred from the expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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