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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

USA117th CongressHJRES-8| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Gallagher (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 Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays for the fiscal year do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive the requirements for any fiscal year in which (1) a declaration of war is in effect by a roll call vote, or (2) a declaration of a natural disaster or a national emergency is in effect that was declared by a joint resolution that became law after being adopted by a majority of each chamber of Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-11
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-109
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-8
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
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 116-11
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-109
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-8
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.


  • 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.
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

USA117th CongressHJRES-8| 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 Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays for the fiscal year do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive the requirements for any fiscal year in which (1) a declaration of war is in effect by a roll call vote, or (2) a declaration of a natural disaster or a national emergency is in effect that was declared by a joint resolution that became law after being adopted by a majority of each chamber of Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-11
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-109
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-8
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
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 116-11
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-109
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-8
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.


  • 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.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Gallagher (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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure