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SMARTER Debt Act

1/24/2024, 10:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 3524

The SMARTER Debt Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3524, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of national debt. The bill focuses on implementing measures to improve the management of the country's debt and ensure fiscal responsibility.

One key aspect of the SMARTER Debt Act is the establishment of a bipartisan commission tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the federal government's debt management practices. The commission would be responsible for identifying areas where improvements can be made to reduce the national debt and increase fiscal sustainability.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing transparency and accountability in the government's debt management processes. This includes requiring regular reporting on the status of the national debt, as well as implementing measures to prevent wasteful spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently. Overall, the SMARTER Debt Act aims to address the growing national debt crisis by implementing measures to improve debt management practices and promote fiscal responsibility. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a step towards addressing the long-term financial challenges facing the country.

Current Status of Bill S 3524

Bill S 3524 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill S 3524 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 14, 2023.  Bill S 3524's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3524

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3524

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3524

SMARTER Debt Act
SMARTER Debt Act
Streamlining More Accessible, Reliable and Transparent Educational Resources for Debt Act
A bill to establish an interactive online dashboard to improve public access to information about student loan forgiveness programs, repayment programs, and repayment plans.

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