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H.J.Res. 4

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.

Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Requires the appropriate congressional committees to report to their respective chambers implementing legislation to achieve a balanced budget without reducing the disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund to achieve that goal.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12](D-GA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. — Informed