HJRES. 11In Committee
.Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
A constitutional balanced budget amendment that limits federal spending, requires supermajority votes for certain fiscal actions, and mandates detailed agency funding justifications in the President's budget
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional balanced budget amendment that limits federal spending, requires supermajority votes for certain fiscal actions, and mandates detailed agency funding justifications in the President's budget
Key points
- Require supermajority revenue increases
- Require detailed agency budget justifications
- Prohibit excess federal outlays
- Allow waiver during war or disaster
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedBudget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEconomics and Public FinanceExecutive agency funding and structureIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure