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US HRes149

US HRes149
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


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Introduced
02/26/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security. 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 restoring regular order to the appropriations process and addressing the fiscal crisis faced by the United States.

AI Summary

This Resolution declares that the national debt poses a significant threat to the national security of the United States, emphasizing that ongoing deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It commits the House of Representatives to re-establishing "regular order" in the appropriations process, which means a more structured and timely approach to debating and approving spending bills, allowing for proper oversight. Furthermore, the resolution pledges to actively address the fiscal crisis facing the nation, acknowledging concerns raised by various national security leaders and former defense officials about the impact of debt on military strength and overall stability.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (57)

Andy Biggs (R)* Kelly Armstrong (R),  Jodey Arrington (R),  Brian Babin (R),  Troy Balderson (R),  Mo Brooks (R),  Ken Buck (R),  Ted Budd (R),  Tim Burchett (R),  Ben Cline (R),  Michael Cloud (R),  Tom Cole (R),  Doug Collins (R),  Warren Davidson (R),  Scott DesJarlais (R),  Jeff Duncan (R),  Tom Emmer (R),  Matt Gaetz (R),  Bob Gibbs (R),  Louie Gohmert (R),  Paul Gosar (R),  Mark Green (R),  Glenn Grothman (R),  Andy Harris (R),  Kevin Hern (R),  Jody Hice (R),  George Holding (R),  Richard Hudson (R),  Mike Johnson (R),  Jim Jordan (R),  Debbie Lesko (R),  Roger Marshall (R),  Tom McClintock (R),  Mark Meadows (R),  Alex Mooney (R),  Dan Newhouse (R),  Ralph Norman (R),  Gary Palmer (R),  Scott Perry (R),  Bill Posey (R),  John Ratcliffe (R),  Chip Roy (R),  David Schweikert (R),  Jason Smith (R),  Lloyd Smucker (R),  Ross Spano (R),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Greg Steube (R),  William Timmons (R),  Mark Walker (R),  Randy Weber (R),  Daniel Webster (R),  Bruce Westerman (R),  Roger Williams (R),  Rob Wittman (R),  Ron Wright (R),  Ted Yoho (R), 

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (on 02/26/2019)

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