S.3664: A bill to provide for debt limit extensions.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
  • Introduced Dec. 6, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 10, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Authorizes an increase in the public debt limit by an Executive order of the President. (Currently, a public debt increase is limited to the congressional budget process, a presidential modification of the debt ceiling procedures subject to a joint resolution of disapproval, or otherwise.)

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 560.
Dec. 6, 2012

Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

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