Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

Actions

• 2026-07-15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• 2026-07-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2026-07-14On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
• 2026-07-14Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
• 2026-07-14The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
• 2026-07-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
• 2026-07-14Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
• 2026-07-14Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
• 2026-07-13Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
• 2025-01-03Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-01-03Introduced in House
• 2025-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-03 (00)

Cosponsors (20)

• Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)
• Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
• Dale Strong (R-AL)
• Daniel Webster (R-FL)
• Warren Davidson (R-OH)
• Maria Salazar (R-FL)
• Daniel Meuser (R-PA)
• Earl Carter (R-GA)
• Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
• Eric Burlison (R-MO)
• Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
• Richard McCormick (R-GA)
• John Rutherford (R-FL)
• Cory Mills (R-FL)
• Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)
• Laurel Lee (R-FL)
• Nancy Mace (R-SC)
• Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
• Mike Ezell (R-MS)
• Aaron Bean (R-FL)

Subjects

• State and local government operations
• Time and calendar