Washington, D.C. (WVDN) – Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) voted yes on H.J. Res. 139, a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.
Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:
“I’m proud to vote YES on Congressman Andy Biggs’ Balanced Budget Amendment. Washington’s out-of-control spending is like a bomb waiting to go off. Our spending addiction is driving our nation deeper into debt and putting future generations at risk. It’s time Congress starts living within its means—just like hardworking American families must. Getting our fiscal house in order isn’t optional. It’s absolutely imperative for our future.”
Introduced by Andy Biggs (R-AZ), this amendment would restore fiscal discipline and curb Washington’s skyrocketing debt by requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget. The proposal would limit federal spending to the average revenue collected over the previous three years, adjusted for inflation and population growth, while allowing exceptions only in cases of war or national emergencies with approval from a two-thirds supermajority in Congress. The amendment also requires a two-thirds majority for any new tax or tax increase, ensuring that lawmakers cannot rely on higher taxes to offset excessive spending. The measure will impose long-term financial accountability and protect future generations from unsustainable deficits.
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