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H.J.RES.12: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 11, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each house of Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) |