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HR 1642 115th Congress House Economics and Public Finance Budget deficits and national debt

Responsibly Paying Our Nation's Bills Act

Introduced: March 20, 2017 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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Mar 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 20, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Responsibly Paying Our Nation's Bills Act

This bill suspends the public debt limit until September 30, 2018. On September 30, 2018, the debt limit is increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period.

What's happening now March 20, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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