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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 2: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

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 vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts and 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States. The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the requirements. Congress may waive specified requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or the United States is engaged in a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesImposes strict spending limits (balanced budget requirement, 18% GDP cap) restricting federal fiscal flexibility and government outlays.95% confidence
Vern Buchanan (R)
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 5: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older a right to vote unless they are serving a sentence for a felony in a correctional facility at the time of an election. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals, directly advancing criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and promoting reintegration.95% confidence
Jim Cooper (D)
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 9: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to four terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.
Trey Hollingsworth (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 8: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

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 amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays for the fiscal year do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive the requirements for any fiscal year in which (1) a declaration of war is in effect by a roll call vote, or (2) a declaration of a natural disaster or a national emergency is in effect that was declared by a joint resolution that became law after being adopted by a majority of each chamber of Congress.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates constitutional balanced budgets, promoting fiscal responsibility by prohibiting outlays exceeding receipts except under strict conditions.95% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 7: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both chambers have agreed to an identical concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year before October 1.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces budget agreement before fiscal year to promote fiscal responsibility, aligning with 'promotes fiscal responsibility' indicator.95% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 3: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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 three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires roll call votes of (1) three-fifths of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit, and (2) a majority of each chamber for legislation increasing revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Congress is authorized to waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces annual balanced budgets and limits debt increases, directly promoting fiscal responsibility through constitutional amendment.95% confidence
Steve Chabot (R) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 13: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless (1) Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths vote of each chamber, and (2) total outlays do not exceed a specified percentage of the estimated gross domestic product of the United States. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue or increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The President's budget must also include justifications and specified details regarding funding proposed for departments and agencies. Congress may waive the requirements due to a declaration of war, a military conflict, an event that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or a natural disaster.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces fiscal responsibility through balanced budget requirements, limiting deficits and requiring supermajority approval for excess spending.90% confidence
Scott Perry (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2021

HJRES 1: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
Theodore E. Deutch (D) · 180 co-sponsors
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