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.

Bill 118 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, aims to address the issue of government debt in the United States.

The bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would prevent the government from increasing its debt unless it is for a specific purpose that has been approved by a supermajority vote in Congress. This means that any increase in the national debt would require the support of at least three-fourths of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The purpose of this amendment is to impose stricter limitations on the government's ability to accumulate debt, in order to promote fiscal responsibility and prevent excessive spending. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent the government from burdening future generations with unsustainable levels of debt. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that such a strict requirement could hinder the government's ability to respond to emergencies or economic downturns, as it would make it more difficult to pass legislation that authorizes additional borrowing. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 9 represents a significant proposal to address the issue of government debt in the United States by imposing stricter limitations on the government's ability to increase its debt without a clear and specific purpose approved by a supermajority vote in Congress.