SJRES 79 · 96th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and a limitation upon the outlays of the Government.

Introduced 1979-05-17· Sponsored by Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-05-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Directs the Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Federal Government in any fiscal year do not exceed: (1) its receipts for such year; and (2) 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceeding calendar year. Authorizes the Congress to waive such restrictions in the case of a national emergency.…

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