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H.RES.564: Affirming the constitutional power of Congress over the Nation's debts.
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 10, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 10, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 10, 2017
Bill Summary
Affirms that: (1) the Constitution gives Congress power over the nation's debts; (2) limiting the debt is an essential exercise of this authority; and (3) removing limitations on the debt would inappropriately cede this authority, remove a critical check on future increases in deficit spending and the national debt, and potentially exacerbate the already unsustainable fiscal position of the United States and its national security.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Oct. 10, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |