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H.J.Res. 17 · 119th Congress

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

Introduced / in committeeEconomy

Details

Sponsor
Jay Obernolte (R)
Introduced
2025-01-13
Origin
House
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Latest action
2025-01-13 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsors
2

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Summary

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.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-01-13)