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- H.J.RES.107
H.J.RES.107: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. The...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) |