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Us Congress House Bill HCR15

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HCR15

Introduced
2/24/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

If ratified, the proposed amendment could significantly influence federal fiscal policies, potentially curbing government overspending and reinforcing the need for balanced budgets. The resolution highlights a historical backdrop where the national debt has surged significantly since 1979, indicating a perceived failure in Congress to maintain fiscal responsibility. Proponents argue that a dedicated amendment could help restore financial stability, while critics express concerns about the potential for unintended consequences or radical changes to the Constitution.

Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 15 (HCR15) calls for an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution. This resolution aims to address growing national debt concerns and seeks to ensure fiscal responsibility at the federal level. It emphasizes that this convention would only occur if there is a sufficient number of states (two-thirds) that have not rescinded their applications for such a convention, as outlined by the U.S. Constitution.

Contention

Debate surrounding HCR15 reveals divisions among legislators about the appropriateness and potential risks of calling an Article V Convention. Supporters believe that it is a necessary means to rein in excessive government expenditure and restore accountability, while opponents worry that it could lead to broader amendments that might undermine essential rights or protections. The historic context provided in the resolution serves to frame the urgency of the situation, with advocates citing significant erosion of dollar value and increasing public debt as key motivators for constitutional reform.

Congress_id

119-HCONRES-15

Policy_area

Congress

Introduced_date

2025-02-24

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HCR24

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.

US HJR229

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States related to the public debt.

US HJR90

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

US HJR47

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

US HJR227

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

US HJR58

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

US SB810

A bill to create requirements relating to memorials submitted pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

US HJR12

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

US HJR21

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

US HB10537

To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

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