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Young Idaho residents and supporters urge lawmakers to act now to protect future generations
Summary
Multiple public commenters framed HCR 25 as an intergenerational fairness issue, with several testifiers saying younger Americans will inherit the national debt if nothing changes.
A number of public commenters at the March 2 hearing emphasized the generational impact of federal deficits. Evelyn Whiting, who said she was born in 2009, urged lawmakers to consider the burden placed on her generation by sustained borrowing and appealed to lawmakers to act now.
Jessica Whiting and other supporters echoed that theme, arguing the balanced‑budget amendment is a moral responsibility to younger Americans. Tyler Hurst cited polling he said showed majority public support and urged committee members to heed constituent sentiment.
