HJRES 336 · 103th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.J.Res.103.(1994-03-17)
Plain Language Summary
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal outlays of operating funds from exceeding receipts to such funds for any fiscal year. Waives such prohibition: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect; (2) when the United States by law is engaged in military conflict; or (3) if economic growth has been or will be negative for two consecutive quarters. Requires the President to propose a budget in accordance with this Act. Provides that the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund shall not be counted as receipts or outlays.…
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