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- H.J.RES.5
H.J.RES.5: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber provide for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) |