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US S2809

US S2809
Full Faith and Credit Act


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Introduced
09/22/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To protect social security benefits and military pay and re- quire that the United States Government to prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.

AI Summary

This bill, the Full Faith and Credit Act, aims to protect social security benefits, military pay, and other key government obligations in the event that the debt limit is reached. It would prioritize the payment of debt held by the public, social security benefits, military pay, veterans' benefits, and Medicare over all other government obligations if the debt limit is reached. The bill also allows the Treasury Secretary to temporarily raise the debt limit by the amount needed to cover any expected revenue shortfall for a 2-week period, with any excess revenue held in reserve for the following 2-week period.

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136. (on 09/22/2021)

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