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S. Res. 87 118th Congress Senate

A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Introduced: March 1, 2023 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Budget deficits and national debt
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It was not agreed to before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S571)
Mar 1, 2023
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 Latest action March 1, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S571)

 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 (1) restoring regular order to the appropriations process, and (2) preventing the looming the fiscal crisis faced by the United States.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SRES 600 Identical bill A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
  • HRES 190 Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Mar 1, 2023
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Mar 1, 2023
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Mar 1, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 87: A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-87/
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"S. Res. 87: A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-87/.
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S. Res. 87, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-87/.
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