Senators Husted and Lummis introduce a constitutional amendment to ensure a balanced federal budget.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Husted and Lummis propose amendment: Senators Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) have introduced the Principles-Based Balanced Budget Amendment (PBBA), which aims to mandate a balanced federal budget within 10 years of ratification. Husted asserted the need for fiscal responsibility, citing the increasing national debt of over $38 trillion.
Concerns over national debt highlighted: Husted expressed that failing to address the national debt imposes future burdens on children, while Lummis emphasized the necessity for accountability in federal spending. The proposal also allows for emergency deficit spending only if approved by two-thirds of Congress.
Support from fiscal policy experts: Kurt Couchman from Americans for Prosperity endorsed the amendment, suggesting it represents a prudent approach to balancing the budget and tackling inflation in a flexible manner. A companion bill is also being presented in the House by Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1).
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Jon Husted Fundraising
Jon Husted recently disclosed $1.2M of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 44th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 61.3% came from individual donors.
Husted disclosed $397.3K of spending. This was the 125th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Husted disclosed $5.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 48th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Jon Husted's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Jon Husted Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jon Husted:
- S.3223: A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding about sensitivities regarding adoption in the health care industry, and for other purposes.
- S.2874: A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of golf cart tires.
- S.2802: Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
- S.2790: Resilient Tire Supply and Jobs Act
- S.2740: RAISE Act of 2025
- S.2714: CHAT Act
You can track bills proposed by Jon Husted on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Husted.
