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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2022Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 6724

Debt Ceiling Reform Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2022)

Debt Ceiling Reform Act

This bill replaces the existing federal debt limit with procedures that allow the Department of the Treasury to continue issuing additional debt unless Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval regarding the additional debt, and the joint resolution becomes law.

What just happenedFeb 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2](D-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Feb 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Rules Committee
  2. Feb 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  3. Feb 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Feb 15, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Debt Ceiling Reform Act — Informed