119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 30, 2026
S.J.Res. 219In Committee
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget and establishing the requisite procedures.
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley (R-FL)Introduced Sep 30, 2026
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In plain English
S.J.Res. 219 (Sen. Ashley Moody, R-FL) proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to balance its budget each year, meaning total spending cannot exceed total revenue. The measure establishes procedures for how Congress must handle budgeting under this requirement, including rules for when balanced budget rules could be waived or suspended. The joint resolution was introduced September 30, 2026, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 4. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article
- Sec. 5. This article shall take effect 2 years after the date
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Sep 30
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 30
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