H.J.Res. 19 (103rd): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations shall not exceed revenues of the United States, except in time of war or national emergency.

Introduced:
Jan 05, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Eligio “Kika” de la Garza [D-TX15]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.J.Res. 20 (104th) on Jan 04, 1995.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.J.Res. stands for House joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 5, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 05, 1993
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Last updated Jan 05, 1993.
3 pages

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1/5/1993--Introduced.
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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