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H.J.RES.74: 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 March 7, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2022
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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March 7, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 7, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) |