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HRES 149 116th Congress House Economics and Public Finance Appropriations Budget deficits and national debt Budget process Legislative rules and procedure

Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Introduced: February 26, 2019 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 26, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2224-2225)
Feb 26, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes that the national debt is a threat to national security and that deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It also commits to restoring regular order to the appropriations process and addressing the fiscal crisis faced by the United States.

What's happening now February 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 36
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Feb 25, 2020
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 10, 2019
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Mar 7, 2019
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Mar 6, 2019
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Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Feb 26, 2019
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Feb 26, 2019
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Feb 26, 2019
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Feb 26, 2019
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Feb 26, 2019
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Feb 26, 2019
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Feb 26, 2019
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 26, 2019
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Feb 26, 2019
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Feb 26, 2019
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Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Feb 26, 2019
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 26, 2019
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 26, 2019
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 26, 2019
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Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Feb 26, 2019
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Feb 26, 2019
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Feb 26, 2019
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Feb 26, 2019
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McClintock, Tom
California · Feb 26, 2019
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Feb 26, 2019
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Feb 26, 2019
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Feb 26, 2019
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Feb 26, 2019
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Feb 26, 2019
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Feb 26, 2019
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Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Feb 26, 2019
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Feb 26, 2019
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Feb 26, 2019
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Feb 26, 2019
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Feb 26, 2019
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Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Feb 26, 2019
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Feb 26, 2019