H.J.Res. 55 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 55 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 20, 2015, sponsored by Dave Brat with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring federal expenditures and receipts to be balanced, excluding expenditures for payment of debt and receipts derived from borrowing. The requirement may be met over more than one year to accommodate economic conditions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Brat (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 64 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Jun 1, 2015)
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Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 719: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016
- H.R. 1314: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
- H.R. 2250: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016
- H.J.Res. 78: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
- S. 2328: PROMESA
- H.R. 5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies…
- H.R. 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
- H.J.Res. 83: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
- H.R. 692: Default Prevention Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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