HJRES 9

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.

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA-5]
Cosponsors
3
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action
2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-03: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03: Introduced in House