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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 90
Bill 118 hjres 90, 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 mandate that Congress pass a budget each year in which total spending does not exceed total revenue. It would also require a three-fifths majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to approve any budget that is not balanced.
Supporters of the Balanced Budget Amendment argue that it would help control government spending and reduce the national debt. They believe that forcing the government to live within its means would lead to a more fiscally responsible and sustainable budget. Opponents of the amendment, however, argue that it could lead to harmful cuts in essential programs and services, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. They also argue that it could limit the government's ability to respond to economic downturns or emergencies. Overall, the Balanced Budget Amendment is a controversial proposal that seeks to address the issue of government spending and the national debt. It has both supporters and critics, and its potential impact on the economy and government programs is a topic of ongoing debate in Congress.
The amendment would mandate that Congress pass a budget each year in which total spending does not exceed total revenue. It would also require a three-fifths majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to approve any budget that is not balanced.
Supporters of the Balanced Budget Amendment argue that it would help control government spending and reduce the national debt. They believe that forcing the government to live within its means would lead to a more fiscally responsible and sustainable budget. Opponents of the amendment, however, argue that it could lead to harmful cuts in essential programs and services, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. They also argue that it could limit the government's ability to respond to economic downturns or emergencies. Overall, the Balanced Budget Amendment is a controversial proposal that seeks to address the issue of government spending and the national debt. It has both supporters and critics, and its potential impact on the economy and government programs is a topic of ongoing debate in Congress.
Current Status of Bill HJRES 90
Bill HJRES 90 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2023. Bill HJRES 90 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HJRES 90's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 90
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 90
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinanceComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 90
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