HR 78 · 107th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

Introduced 2001-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(2001-02-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides for agreement each fiscal year between Congress and the President on an estimate of total receipts. Prohibits outlays for such year from exceeding such amount unless authorized by a specific congressional vote. Provides by law for repayment in the ensuing fiscal year whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress.…

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