HJRES. 9In Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment to bar increases in federal debt unless three-fourths of each chamber approves a law for a specific purpose
Key points
- Prohibit federal debt increases
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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