House
Jun 15, 2010Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.
Summary
Official
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits annual federal outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States of America, unless two-thirds of each chamber provides for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waiver of this article when a declaration of war is in effect.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(3/3/10)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JH
Mr. Hensarling
(R) TX – 5
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 15, 2010
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