HJRES. 6In Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional balanced budget amendment that generally bars federal spending from exceeding receipts except with supermajority approval or specified emergency waivers
Key points
- Require balanced presidential budgets
- Prohibit excess federal outlays
- Allow emergency requirement waivers
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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