Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 20, 2017Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 1642
Responsibly Paying Our Nation's Bills Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 20, 2017)
Responsibly Paying Our Nation's Bills Act
This bill suspends the public debt limit until September 30, 2018. On September 30, 2018, the debt limit is increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period.
What just happenedMar 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large](D-VT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMar 20, 2017
- Mar 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 20, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House