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- H.J.RES.126
H.J.RES.126: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control entitlement spending.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2014
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a bill that increases entitlement spending or creates a new entitlement program from becoming law unless it: (1) is approved by a two-thirds majority of each house of Congress, or (2) provides that the increase or program shall terminate after not more than seven years. Prohibits a bill that increases entitlement spending or creates a new entitlement program from becoming law unless it is spending neutral...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) |