Bills · SJRES 2
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 2Income tax creditsHouse of Representatives
A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
INTRO JAN 8· LAST ACTION JAN 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes fundamental changes to how the federal government operates, impacting the power of the President, the makeup of Congress, and the ability to raise taxes. Giving the President a line-item veto could lead to more targeted spending cuts and potentially reduce pork-barrel projects, but it could also give the President too much influence over congressional budgeting.
Imposing term limits on Congress would bring more new people and fresh perspectives to Washington, potentially making representatives more responsive to voters. However, it could also mean a loss of valuable experience and institutional knowledge, potentially empowering lobbyists and unelected staff. Requiring a two-thirds vote for tax increases would make it significantly harder for the government to raise revenue, which could appeal to those concerned about high taxes but might also make it difficult to fund essential services or respond to national emergencies without cutting other programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The President may reduce or disapprove any specific spending item (appropriation) within a bill presented for signature.
This gives the President more power to control government spending by targeting wasteful projects without rejecting an entire bill.
PROVISION 02
No person may serve more than 6 terms (12 years) as a Representative in the House.
This introduces term limits for House members, ensuring a regular turnover of officials and potentially bringing new perspectives to Congress.
PROVISION 03
No person may serve more than 2 terms (12 years) as a Senator.
This introduces term limits for Senators, ensuring a regular turnover of officials and potentially bringing new perspectives to Congress.
PROVISION 04
Legislation imposing new taxes/fees or raising existing ones requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of both the House and the Senate.
This makes it significantly more difficult for Congress to pass any legislation that would increase taxes or introduce new fees.
PROVISION 05
Legislation related to taxes or fees must contain no other subject.
This prevents tax changes from being bundled with unrelated policies, forcing Congress to vote on tax issues directly.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 8
Introduced in Senate
JAN 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 2
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 8, 2025
Last actionJan 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 8, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 2Income tax creditsHouse of Representatives
A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
INTRODUCED JAN 8, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 8, 2025
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