Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA119^th CongressHJRES-2| House

| Updated: 1/3/2025

Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a balanced budget requirement for the United States government. Its primary provision, Section 1, mandates that total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that same fiscal year, effectively requiring the government to spend only what it collects. Furthermore, Section 2 of the proposed amendment stipulates that the limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased . To prevent easy tax increases, Section 3 requires that any bill designed to increase revenue must be approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress through a rollcall vote.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 20, 2025

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-14
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-2
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-119
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-110
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-98
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-107
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
January 3, 2025
Introduced in House
January 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
November 20, 2025
Latest Companion Bill Action
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Introduced in Senate

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HJRES 119-10: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA119^th CongressHJRES-2| House

| Updated: 1/3/2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a balanced budget requirement for the United States government. Its primary provision, Section 1, mandates that total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that same fiscal year, effectively requiring the government to spend only what it collects. Furthermore, Section 2 of the proposed amendment stipulates that the limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased . To prevent easy tax increases, Section 3 requires that any bill designed to increase revenue must be approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress through a rollcall vote.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

Introduced in Senate

Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 116-108
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 116-99
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 116-68
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 116-51
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 116-6
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 117-77
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 116-55
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 117-30
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 117-32
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 117-3
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-90
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-80
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-55
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-36
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-12
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-21
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 118-113
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HR 118-9353
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 117-78
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 117-106
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 116-22
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-1
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-14
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-2
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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HJRES 115-119
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 115-110
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 115-98
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 115-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 115-107
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
January 3, 2025
Introduced in House
January 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
November 20, 2025
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-97
Introduced in Senate

Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

HJRES 119-10: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
HJRES 119-11: .Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted

Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure