Congressman Patronis criticizes House Democrats for blocking a constitutional amendment to mandate a balanced federal budget.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Patronis addresses balanced budget amendment failure: Congressman Jimmy Patronis has issued a statement criticizing House Democrats for not supporting H.J. Res 139, which aimed to amend the Constitution to require a balanced federal budget. He stated that their refusal exemplifies a trend of unchecked spending in Washington.
Details of the proposed amendment: The amendment proposed to limit federal spending to revenue levels, requiring a supermajority in Congress for any spending above this limit, except in wartime, and also for tax increases. The resolution ultimately failed with a vote of 211-207.
Call for fiscal responsibility: Patronis urged Congress to adopt a balanced budget amendment and called on citizens to pressure their representatives for greater fiscal responsibility. He emphasized the necessity of putting control of finances back in the hands of the American people.
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Jimmy Patronis Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jimmy Patronis:
- H.R.7393: Save for Success Act
- H.R.7045: PROTECT Act
- H.R.7001: SOAR Act
- H.R.5886: Warrior Road Act
- H.R.5095: HOMEFRONT Act of 2025
- H.R.5035: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Jimmy Patronis on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Patronis.
