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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 67

Bill 118 hjres 67, also known as the Balanced Budget Amendment, is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would require the Federal budget to be balanced. This means that the government would not be allowed to spend more money than it takes in through revenue, such as taxes.

The purpose of this amendment is to address the issue of the growing national debt, which currently stands at over $28 trillion. Proponents of the amendment argue that a balanced budget requirement would force the government to make tough decisions about spending and prioritize fiscal responsibility.

If passed, the Balanced Budget Amendment would likely have significant implications for government spending and programs. It could lead to cuts in certain areas, such as social programs or defense spending, in order to bring the budget into balance. Opponents of the amendment argue that it could have negative effects on the economy, such as reducing government spending during times of economic downturn. They also point out that balancing the budget is not always feasible or desirable, especially during times of crisis or recession. Overall, the Balanced Budget Amendment is a controversial proposal that would have far-reaching consequences for the federal government's finances. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 67

Bill HJRES 67 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HJRES 67 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023.  Bill HJRES 67's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 67

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 67

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Budget deficits and national debt
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Income tax rates
- Judicial review and appeals
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Members of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 67

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

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