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.

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Bill Number

HJRES 74

Introduced

Mar 7, 2022

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Budget deficits and national debt Constitution and constitutional amendments Economics and Public Finance Legislative rules and procedure

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Summary

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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Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mar 7, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 7, 2022

Introduced in House

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