H.J.Res. 18: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department’s funding is justified.
Overview
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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.
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Last Updated: Jan 4, 2017
Length: 4 pages
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 36 (113th). |
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 28 (114th). |
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
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Ordered Reported
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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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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