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- H.R.2544
H.R.2544: Don't Default on America's Debts and Destroy American Jobs Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced July 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Don't Default on America's Debts and Destroy American Jobs Act of 2011 - Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $14.294 trillion to $16.7 trillion. Declares the sense of Congress that the congressional recess scheduled for August 2011 should be cancelled and that Congress should remain in official session until legislation is passed to: (1) increase job creation and reduce unemployment, and (2) reduce projected medium- and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) |