Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.

Sponsored byRep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]CA· Introduced 3 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 14 January 2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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3 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]CA

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Republican:Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]WY
Republican:Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]WI
Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX

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Economics and Public Finance

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Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure

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Judiciary Committee
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- Referred To3 Jan 2025

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