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S. 2181 114th Congress Senate

Default Prevention Act

Official title: A bill to provide guidance and priorities for Federal Government obligations in the event that the debt limit is reached.

Introduced: October 19, 2015 Introduced by: Rand Paul Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Budget deficits and national debtMedicareMilitary personnel and dependentsSocial security and elderly assistance
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This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Oct 20, 2015
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.
Oct 19, 2015
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 19, 2015
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action October 20, 2015

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Default Prevention Act

This bill requires the following obligations to be granted priority over all other U.S. obligations if the public debt reaches the statutory limit:

  • principal and interest on debt held by the public;
  • compensations, allowances, and benefits for members of the Armed Forces on active duty;
  • Social Security benefits; and
  • Medicare benefits.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 692 Default Prevention Act
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2181: Default Prevention Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2181/
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"S. 2181: Default Prevention Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2181/.
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S. 2181, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2181/.
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