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MS SC524

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring approval from a majority of state legislatures before any increase in the federal debt

  • Cites the 2021 federal budget deficit of $2.77 trillion as the second highest on record as justification for the resolution

  • Expresses concern that deficit spending creates financial obligations for future generations without their consent

  • Criticizes Congress for abandoning regular budgeting processes and relying on reconciliation instead of full debate

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to the U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and Mississippi's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Resolution; urge Congress to propose and submit to states for ratification an amendment relating to the federal debt limit.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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