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Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes.

12/13/2023, 9:01 AM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 24

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 24, also known as the Fiscal Responsibility Amendment, is a proposed legislation that calls for an Article V Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution. The main goal of this amendment is to ensure fiscal responsibility within the government by imposing limits on federal spending and requiring a balanced budget.

The bill stipulates that the proposed amendment must be ratified by a vote of "We the People," meaning that it would require approval from the general public in addition to the traditional ratification process by state legislatures. This unique requirement aims to ensure that the amendment truly reflects the will of the American people.

In addition to the fiscal responsibility aspect, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. It is likely that these additional provisions are related to government accountability, transparency, and efficiency. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 24 represents a significant effort to address the issue of fiscal responsibility within the government and to involve the American people in the process of amending the Constitution. If passed, this legislation could have far-reaching implications for the future of federal spending and budgeting practices.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 24

This concurrent resolution calls for a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution, with each proposed amendment to be ratified by a vote in three-quarters of the states via state convention delegates.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 24

Bill HCONRES 24 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HCONRES 24 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 24's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 24

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 24

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 24

Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes.
Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes.

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