MT SJ9

Montana Legislature declares federal fiscal and monetary policies are harming Montana and U.S. citizens through inflation and rising costs on food, transportation, energy, and housing

Federal debt has grown from $21.2 trillion in 2016 to $36.3 trillion in 2025 (121% of GDP), with projections to exceed $55 trillion by 2034

Interest payments on federal debt increased from $260 billion in 2016 to $1.1 trillion in 2024, now consuming 45% of federal income tax revenue

Urges Congress to implement disciplined fiscal rules including a gold-linked dollar and balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Calls on other state legislatures to pass similar resolutions and directs copies be sent to Montana's Congressional delegation and legislative leaders of all 50 states