H.J.Res. 9 · 119th Congress

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.

Introduced / in committeeEconomy

Details

Sponsor: Tom McClintock (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: 3

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.

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