HR 3504
112th Congress
House
Economics and Public Finance
Budget deficits and national debt
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
DebtPatriots.Gov Act of 2011
Introduced: November 18, 2011
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 18, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
DebtPatriots.Gov Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create a new website, www.DebtPatriots.gov, specifically for receiving gifts to reduce the public debt. Requires the Secretary and the President to provide a link to such website on the main page of their websites.
Sets forth the required features of such website, including: (1) an opt-in check-box to allow donor names to be publically recognized, and (2) a linked website on which donors can be published according to specified levels of corporate and individual donations. Requires the President to issue a signed certification of appreciation recognizing the award level of each donor.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1