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H.J.Res. 5

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · January 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
January 5, 2011
Sponsor
Rep. Jeb HensarlingR
Cosponsors (4)
0D 4R
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber provide for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

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