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.
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| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HJRES |
| Bill Number | 2 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Policy Area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 3, 2025 |
| Latest Action | January 3, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 0 · House vote — · 1 views |