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HR 692 114th Congress House Economics and Public Finance Budget deficits and national debt Congressional oversight Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government trust funds Interest, dividends, interest rates Members of Congress Securities Social security and elderly assistance

Default Prevention Act

Introduced: February 3, 2015 Introduced by: McClintock, Tom Republican · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 22, 2015
Received in the Senate.
Oct 21, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2015
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 194 (Roll no. 557). (text: CR H7053-7054)
Oct 21, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 194 (Roll no. 557).(text: CR H7053-7054)
Oct 21, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7077)
Oct 21, 2015
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 692, the Chair put the question on adoption the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
Oct 21, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7060)
Oct 21, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 692.
Oct 21, 2015
Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 10 and H.R. 692.
Oct 21, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 480. (consideration: CR H7053-7060)
Oct 21, 2015
Rule H. Res. 480 passed House.
Oct 20, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 480 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 10 and H.R. 692.
Sep 18, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Sep 18, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-265.
Sep 10, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Sep 10, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 3, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 3, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H708)
Feb 3, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 21, 2015 House · vote #557 On Passage Passed 235194 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Default Prevention Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to continue to borrow to pay the principal and interest on certain obligations if the debt of the United States exceeds the statutory limit.

If the debt limit is exceeded, Treasury is required to issue obligations solely for the payment of the principal and interest on debt held by the public or the Social Security trust funds. The bill prohibits Treasury from using obligations issued under this bill to compensate Members of Congress.

If Treasury exercises authority provided by this bill, a report must be submitted to Congress including an accounting of: (1) the principal on mature obligations and interest that is due or accrued, and (2) obligations issued under this bill.

What's happening now October 22, 2015

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1