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A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA117th CongressSJRES-42| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2022
Mike Braun

Mike Braun

Republican Senator

Indiana

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-18
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-39
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-77
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-18
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-39
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-77
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-77: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA117th CongressSJRES-42| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2022
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-18
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-39
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-77
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-18
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-39
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-77
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mike Braun

Mike Braun

Republican Senator

Indiana

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-77: 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