Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill 118 hjres 36, also known as the Balanced Budget Amendment, is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The purpose of this amendment is to require the federal government to operate with a balanced budget, meaning that its spending cannot exceed its revenue.

The amendment would require Congress to pass a budget each year that does not result in a deficit, unless a three-fifths majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate vote to allow a deficit. Additionally, the amendment would require a three-fifths majority in both chambers to increase the debt limit.

Supporters of the Balanced Budget Amendment argue that it would help control government spending and prevent the accumulation of excessive debt. They believe that a balanced budget requirement would force Congress to make tough decisions about spending priorities and ensure fiscal responsibility. Opponents of the amendment argue that it could lead to harmful cuts in essential government programs during times of economic downturn or crisis. They also argue that the three-fifths majority requirement could make it difficult for Congress to respond quickly to changing economic conditions. Overall, the Balanced Budget Amendment is a controversial proposal that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about the best way to ensure fiscal responsibility in the federal government.