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- H.J.RES.24
H.J.RES.24: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the seventy-nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (5 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays (except those for payment of debt) for a year from exceeding the average annual revenue (except that derived from borrowing) collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to declare an emergency and provide by law for specific outlays in excess of such limit. Requires the declaration to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Justin Amash (I-Mich.) |