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.

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Summary of Bill HJRES 9

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

Congressional Summary of HJRES 9

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.

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Current Status of Bill HJRES 9

Bill HJRES 9 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HJRES 9 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HJRES 9's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 9

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 9

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 9

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.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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 9

Tom McClintock

California(Republican)

Randy K. Weber, Sr.

Texas(Republican)

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