HJRES 5 · 112th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.

Introduced 2011-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(2011-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber provide for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans