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H.J.Res. 2 · 119th Congress

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

Introduced / in committeeEconomy

Details

Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R)
Introduced
2025-01-03
Origin
House
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsors
0

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year. The amendment also prohibits (1) increases to the federal debt limit, and (2) a bill that increases revenue from becoming law unless the bill has been approved by two-thirds of each chamber of Congress with a roll call vote.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-01-03)