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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.

3/3/2025, 2:08 PM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 15

Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 15, also known as the Fiscal Responsibility Amendment, calls for an Article V Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution that would require fiscal responsibility. The amendment would stipulate that any increase in the federal debt limit must be approved by a majority vote of the American people.

The purpose of this bill is to address the growing national debt and ensure that future generations are not burdened with excessive government spending. The bill aims to promote transparency and accountability in government spending by giving the American people a direct say in decisions regarding the federal debt limit.

If passed, this bill would require a majority vote of the American people to ratify any increase in the federal debt limit. This would ensure that any decision to increase the debt limit is made with the consent of the governed and in the best interest of the country as a whole. Overall, Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 15 seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability in government spending by giving the American people a direct voice in decisions regarding the federal debt limit.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 15

Bill HCONRES 15 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 24, 2025. Bill HCONRES 15 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025.  Bill HCONRES 15's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 15

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 15

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 15

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.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 15

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