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S 742 118th Congress Senate Economics and Public Finance

National Debt is National Security Act

Introduced: March 9, 2023 Introduced by: Ernst, Joni Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Mar 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Debt is National Security Act

This bill establishes limits on the portion of the national debt that may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals.

Specifically, the portion of the national debt that is cumulatively held by foreign governments, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of a foreign country, and citizens of foreign countries may not exceed one-fourth of the national debt.

In addition, the portion of the national debt that is cumulatively held by the government of a single foreign country, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of the country, and citizens of the country may not exceed 5% of the national debt.

The bill allows the President to waive these limits if the President determines and reports to Congress that an important national interest requires the waiver.

What's happening now March 9, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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