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Schweikert Intros Amendment to Require States’ Approval for Debt Increases

Jan 19, 2012 Comments Off by

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced H.J.Res 99, theNational Debt Relief Amendment (NDRA). This constitutional amendment would require approval from a majority of states before Washington increases the federal debt level:

“Our national debt is more than a mind-blowing $15 trillion, which breaks …

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