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HR 3693 115th Congress House

To repeal the debt ceiling.

Introduced: September 7, 2017 Introduced by: Boyle, Brendan F. Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Budget deficits and national debt
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 7, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 7, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill repeals the public debt limit, which applies to most debt held by the federal government.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1846 Related bill End the Threat of Default Act
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