HJRES 17 · 119th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2025-01-13· Sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(2025-01-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts.…

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2 Republicans