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.

Introduced 1994-03-11· Sponsored by Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.J.Res.103.(1994-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats