A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would add a new Article to the Constitution that requires a balanced federal budget. It sets what counts as federal spending and revenue and creates a narrow emergency exception for temporary overspending.
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New constitutional balanced-budget rule
If ratified, the Constitution would require federal spending and income to be balanced. Congress would have 10 years after ratification to reach that balance. Expenditures would not include debt payments, and receipts would not include new borrowing. The balance could be achieved over more than one year. It would take effect if three-fourths of state legislatures ratify it within seven years. For emergencies, Congress could approve extra spending above the limit with two-thirds votes in both chambers. Emergency overspending would be limited in time, and its debts must be paid as soon as practicable.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
OH • R
Cosponsors
Cynthia Lummis
WY • R
Sponsored 11/20/2025
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Sponsored 12/9/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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