Require the federal government to balance its budget every year by amending the Constitution.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with this effort?
The proposal to require a balanced federal budget through a constitutional amendment is stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee as of June 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but historical data shows that most bills never receive a committee vote and die in this stage. This effort has seen no recorded action on S.J.Res. 97 since November 19, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (S.J.Res. 97 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since November 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S.J.Res. 19 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S.J.Res. 19 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jon Husted (R-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
