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H.J.Res. 18: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department’s funding is justified.

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Scott Perry

Sponsor. Representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jan 4, 2017
Length: 4 pages
Introduced:

Jan 4, 2017

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Introduced on Jan 4, 2017

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 4, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

History

Mar 14, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 36 (113th).
Feb 3, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 28 (114th).
Jan 4, 2017
 
Introduced

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H.J.Res. 18 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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