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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 4, 1995
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the Congress from authorizing the withdrawal of funds from the Treasury during a fiscal year in excess of fiscal year revenues (except those derived from borrowing), determined in accordance with estimates the President must determine and announce as soon as practicable after the end of each calendar year and revise at least quarterly. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a proposed budget that meets this same balanced budget standard. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions in time of war or national emergency.
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Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] · D–TX
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For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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