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To require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue reports with respect to extraordinary measures, and for other purposes.

1/25/2025, 9:20 AM

Summary of Bill HR 737

Bill 119 HR 737, also known as the "Extraordinary Measures Reporting Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue reports regarding the use of extraordinary measures to manage the federal government's finances.

The bill mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury must provide regular reports to Congress detailing the use of extraordinary measures, which are temporary accounting maneuvers used to prevent the government from defaulting on its financial obligations when it reaches its debt limit. These reports must include information on the specific extraordinary measures being used, the impact on the government's ability to meet its financial obligations, and the projected timeline for when the measures will be exhausted.

The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the government's financial management by ensuring that Congress and the public are informed about the use of extraordinary measures and the potential risks associated with them. By requiring regular reporting on these measures, lawmakers and the public can better understand the government's financial situation and make informed decisions about fiscal policy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 737 seeks to promote responsible financial management and ensure that the government is able to meet its financial obligations without resorting to risky accounting maneuvers. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect the financial stability of the United States government.

Congressional Summary of HR 737

Extraordinary Measures Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to report to Congress regarding extraordinary measures used to avoid exceeding the federal debt limit.

(The term extraordinary measures refers to a series of actions that Treasury may implement to allow the United States to borrow additional funds without exceeding the debt limit. The measures often include suspensions of debt sales and suspensions or redemptions of investments in certain government funds.)

If Treasury determines that the public debt will reach the limit in 30 days, Treasury must submit a report to Congress that includes

  • a description of the extraordinary measures that Treasury intends to use if the debt limit is not raised,
  • an estimate of the cost of the measures,
  • a projection of how long the measures will fund the federal government, and
  • a projection of the administrative cost of taking the measures.

Treasury must also submit specified daily reports to Congress when the measures are being used. After using the measures, Treasury must report to Congress regarding the measures that were used and the administrative cost of the measures.

Current Status of Bill HR 737

Bill HR 737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill HR 737 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025.  Bill HR 737's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 737

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 737

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 737

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue reports with respect to extraordinary measures, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue reports with respect to extraordinary measures, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Raquel Sinclair

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10 months ago

I think this bill is gonna do some good stuff for us. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #politics #USA