S.J.Res. 97: A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-11-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] |
| Policy area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-20):
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires federal expenditures and receipts to be balanced, which may occur over more than one year.
Under the amendment, expenditures include all federal expenditures except those for payment of debt. Receipts do not include receipts derived from borrowing.
The amendment requires Congress to achieve balance within 10 years of the ratification of the amendment.
In an emergency situation, Congress may authorize additional expenditures that are not otherwise permitted by the amendment if two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate agree to pass the bill. The additional expenditures must be for a limited time, and debts incurred from the expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-11-20 |
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-12-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 97 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 97?
S.J.Res. 97 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 97 are available on congress.gov.
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