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

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 110

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel Moran

R - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Summary

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year, except for limited emergency situations approved by Congress. The goal is to limit deficit spending and force the government to live within its means.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year, except for limited emergency situations approved by Congress. The goal is to limit deficit spending and force the government to live within

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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year, except for limited emergency situations approved by Congress. The goal is to limit deficit spending and force the government to live within its means.

Bill Number: 110
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill Number: 110
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year, except for limited emergency situations approved by Congress. The goal is to limit deficit spending and force the government to live within its means.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year, except for limited emergency situations approved by Congress. The goal is to limit deficit spending and force the government to live within its means.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires federal expenditures and receipts to be balanced, which may occur over more than one year. Under the amendment, expenditures include all federal expenditures except those for payment of debt. Receipts do not include receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires Congress to achieve balance within 10 years of the ratification of the amendment. In an emergency situation, two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate may authorize additional expenditures that are not otherwise permitted by the amendment. The additional expenditures must be for a limited time, and debts incurred from the expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the federal government to balance its budget each year, with limited exceptions for emergencies.
Congress would have 10 years to achieve a balanced budget after the amendment is ratified.
Borrowing and debt payments would be excluded from the balanced budget requirement.
Two-thirds of Congress could authorize additional spending for emergencies, but this debt would have to be paid off as soon as possible.
If enacted, this would put significant constraints on the federal government's ability to engage in deficit spending.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill, if enacted, would have a major impact on federal fiscal policy and the economy as a whole. It would force the government to cut spending, raise taxes, or some combination of the two in order to balance the budget each year. This could lead to reductions in government services, higher taxes for individuals and businesses, and less flexibility to respond to economic downturns or other emergencies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

110, 119th Congress (2025). "Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-110