Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes.
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 24 calls for a national convention to propose a "Fiscal Responsibility Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution, aimed at addressing federal spending and the national debt. If the convention proposes such an amendment, it would only become law if ratified by three-quarters of the states through special state-level conventions. For everyday citizens, this measure seeks to establish permanent constitutional constraints on how the federal government manages its budget and long-term financial obligations.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 3, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
Jun 3, 2025