Chuck Fleischmann co-sponsors resolution for Balanced Budget Amendment to Constitution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has co-sponsored House Joint Resolution 2 – proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

"A balanced budget amendment to our Constitution is one of the reasons why I ran for Congress, and is a matter of national importance. This is why I have co-sponsored the Joint Resolution that proposes a balanced budget amendment to our Constitution. In the great state of Tennessee we must balance our state budget each year, and the same requirement should be made of the federal government as well," Fleischmann said.

"The average American family has to find a way to balance their checkbook each year, yet the federal government does not. This is outrageous and is one of the reasons our country is in the midst of a fiscal crisis. Since my first day in office, I have voted to cut spending in order to work towards bringing our country out of the red. However, a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution would go much further and would actually force politicians in Washington to balance our bottom line.

"While one might think balancing a budget would be common sense, unfortunately common sense seems to evade a number of elected officials; therefore, we need an amendment that forces the federal government to balance their budget. This amendment is needed now, so politicians can no longer kick the can down the road. I am proud to co-sponsor this amendment and force action that restores fiscal responsibility to the federal government."

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