Congress Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Require Balanced Budget and Freeze National Debt
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
With the government forced to balance its budget every year, federal employees would likely face hiring freezes, pay freezes, layoffs, and reduced retirement benefits. The federal workforce of roughly 2 million civilian employees would be a frequent target for cost-cutting measures as Congress scrambles to eliminate deficits.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

With the U.S. national debt hitting $37.6 trillion, lawmakers in the 119th Congress have introduced several versions of a Balanced Budget Amendment. These proposals aim to force fiscal discipline by requiring annual balance and making it significantly harder for Congress to raise taxes or debt.
Republican leaders in the House and Senate are moving a compromise budget resolution. Rep. Tom McClintock and others are advocating for a constitutional amendment to ensure the statutory debt limit is not raised without a three-fourths vote, alongside a requirement for balanced annual outlays.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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