A bill to temporarily suspend the debt limit through December 31, 2024.
This bill temporarily suspends the federal debt ceiling from enactment until December 31, 2024, allowing the government to borrow without restriction during this period. It directly affects the U.S. Treasury's ability to issue new debt to fund existing government obligations. The key mechanism is a temporary pause on the debt limit, with a special rule ensuring that debt issued before January 1, 2025, to cover commitments due before that date is counted toward the new limit. This avoids a potential default on existing financial obligations without changing the debt limit permanently.
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Introduced May 1, 2023
Last action May 2, 2023
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May 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S1443)
upper
May 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
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Patty Murray
DDemocratic
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Ron Wyden
DDemocratic
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Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
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