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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

USA117th CongressHJRES-13| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Jeff Duncan (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless (1) Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths vote of each chamber, and (2) total outlays do not exceed a specified percentage of the estimated gross domestic product of the United States. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue or increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The President's budget must also include justifications and specified details regarding funding proposed for departments and agencies. Congress may waive the requirements due to a declaration of war, a military conflict, an event that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or a natural disaster.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-50
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-18
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-50
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-18
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-32: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 117-3: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsExecutive agency funding and structureIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

USA117th CongressHJRES-13| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless (1) Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths vote of each chamber, and (2) total outlays do not exceed a specified percentage of the estimated gross domestic product of the United States. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue or increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The President's budget must also include justifications and specified details regarding funding proposed for departments and agencies. Congress may waive the requirements due to a declaration of war, a military conflict, an event that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or a natural disaster.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-50
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-18
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-50
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-18
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Jeff Duncan (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-32: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 117-3: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsExecutive agency funding and structureIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure