Federal SJR97 proposes a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Federal SJR97 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring the federal government to balance its budget, excluding debt payments and borrowing. Congress must achieve this balance within 10 years of ratification. The amendment allows for temporary exceptions in emergencies if approved by two-thirds of both the House and Senate.
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