Bill · H.J.Res. 110· House(119-HJRES-110)
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nathaniel Moran
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. It requires that expenditures and receipts be balanced, though this process can occur over more than one year. Expenditures are defined to include all United States costs except for debt payments, while receipts include all receipts except those from borrowing. Congress would be required to achieve this balance within ten years following the ratification of the article. Additionally, the amendment allows for exceptions during emergency situations.
Yes
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+7
The amendment imposes a constitutional mandate for fiscal discipline by requiring expenditures and receipts to be balanced.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The mandate to balance expenditures and receipts within ten years aims to curb long-term debt accumulation.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-4
The requirement to balance the budget inherently restricts discretionary government spending levels.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
Restrictions on government spending often disproportionately affect the availability of social welfare programs for low-income households.
Does this strengthen Social Security?-3
Budgetary constraints may limit the growth and sustainability of mandatory spending programs like Social Security.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Balanced Budget Requirement: The mandate that expenditures and receipts must be balanced could lead to a more disciplined fiscal approach, as Section 1 requires balance to be achieved within ten years of ratification.
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Emergency Flexibility: Section 2 provides a way for the government to respond to unforeseen crises, as two-thirds of the House and the Senate can authorize spending that exceeds the established rules for limited times.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Spending Restrictions: Section 1 limits expenditures by excluding debt payments from the definition of required balanced spending, which could impact how the government manages its obligations.
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Debt Repayment Obligations: Under Section 2, any debt incurred during emergency situations must be paid as soon as practicable, which could create future financial obligations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Seniors-2Good For Union Workers-2Good For Middle Class Households-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+7Reduces National Debt+5Reduces Government Spending-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security-3Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House