HR 402 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

DEBT Act

What this bill does

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This bill requires the Treasury Secretary to appear before two congressional committees before the federal debt limit is reached or before the government takes special steps to avoid defaulting on its debts. These special steps include things like delaying debt sales and temporarily taking money from certain government funds. When appearing before the committees, the Treasury Secretary must explain in detail what special measures will be taken, how much they will cost, and any changes to how the government pays its bills.

Introduced

January 14, 2025

Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

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