Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2022Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 8242
National Debt is National Security Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 2022)
National Debt is National Security Act
This bill establishes limits on the amount of public debt that may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals.
The bill allows the President to waive the limits if the President determines and reports to Congress that an important national interest requires the waiver.
What just happenedJun 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-15](R-FL)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 R
9cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2022
- Jun 28, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Jun 28, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 28, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House