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National Debt is National Security Act

1/4/2024, 8:00 PM

Congressional Summary of S 742

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.

Current Status of Bill S 742

Bill S 742 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill S 742 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2023.  Bill S 742's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 742

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 742

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 742

National Debt is National Security Act
National Debt is National Security Act
A bill to establish limitations on the amount of debt issued by the United States which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals.

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