ID SJM112

Calls on Idaho's federal congressional delegation to lead efforts in Congress to balance the federal budget and reduce the national debt, including proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget

Cites the national debt exceeding $38 trillion as of 2026 as a significant burden on current and future generations of Americans

References Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which requires two-thirds of both houses of Congress to propose amendments, followed by state ratification

Recognizes Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch for prior efforts to advance a balanced budget amendment, most recently in 2023

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to forward copies of the memorial to congressional leadership, Idaho's congressional delegation, and legislatures of all 49 other states