create a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution

A constitutional amendment will force Congress to make the difficult choices necessary to balance the budget for present and future generations of taxpayers. A BBA would force legislators to closely scrutinize federal programs and hold accountable federal agencies and departments. 49 states require balanced budgets. The only way to preserve the fiscal stability of our nation and avoid default and financial blackmail by nations like Red China, who hold much of our debt, is to pass a stringent Balanced Budget Amendment. A principled BBA should include stringent clauses to control taxes, spending, and borrowing, ensure our national defense, and enforce the BBA requirements. Federal spending is reckless in present terms and in the future. Congress must control spending long term, because