H.J.Res. 2 · 119th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Andy Biggs
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action
2025-01-03 · Introduced in House

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year.

The amendment also prohibits (1) increases to the federal debt limit, and (2) a bill that increases revenue from becoming law unless the bill has been approved by two-thirds of each chamber of Congress with a roll call vote.