Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 29, 2021Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 5415
Debt Ceiling Reform Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 29, 2021)
Debt Ceiling Reform Act
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to increase the public debt limit. Under current law, the debt limit restricts the amount of funds that the Department of the Treasury may borrow to fund the federal government.
What just happenedSep 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2](D-PA)Sponsor
22 cosponsors22 D
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- Introduced in HouseSep 29, 2021
- Sep 29, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Sep 29, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 29, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5500)