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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

USA117th CongressHJRES-26| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Barry Loudermilk

Barry Loudermilk

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (6)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Kevin Hern (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 or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-40
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-29
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Jan 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-5
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-40
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-29
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • January 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-5
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • SJRES 117-5: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

USA117th CongressHJRES-26| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-40
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-29
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Jan 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-5
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-40
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-29
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • January 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-5
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Barry Loudermilk

Barry Loudermilk

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (6)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • SJRES 117-5: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure