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.

1/14/2025, 4:37 PM

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.

Bill 119 hjres 9, also known as the proposed 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
Congress
119
Number
HJRES - 9
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Bill 119 hjres 9, also known as the proposed 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
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProposing 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.
Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Comments

APPROVED
DR
Dallas Richards
@cantaloupe_rosemary_gochujang19955
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a bad idea. Why would we want to limit the government's ability to manage debt? This could have serious consequences for our economy and future generations. Short term, this bill could lead to bud...

Related

Member:  Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Member:  Tom McClintock
Committee:  Judiciary

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/14/2025

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.

Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.