H.J.Res. 32 · 117th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-03-19
Latest action
2021-03-19 · Introduced in House

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing.

The amendment also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.