Full Faith and Credit Act
This bill requires the U.S. government to prioritize payments for Social Security benefits, military pay, veterans' benefits, Medicare, and debt held by the public if the national debt reaches its legal limit. It mandates that the Treasury automatically increase the debt ceiling by the amount needed to cover these priority payments during any two-week period where revenue would otherwise fall short. The law directly affects Social Security recipients, active-duty military personnel, veterans, Medicare beneficiaries, and holders of U.S. Treasury debt. Key provisions include automatic debt limit adjustments based on revenue projections and holding excess funds for future payment periods. The bill aims to prevent default on these critical obligations without requiring new congressional action during debt limit crises.
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Introduced Jan 25, 2023
Last action Jan 26, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
upper
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
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Rick Scott
RRepublican
Co
Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
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James E. Risch
RRepublican
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John Barrasso
RRepublican
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Katie Boyd Britt
RRepublican
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Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
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Mike Lee
RRepublican
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Rand Paul
RRepublican
Co
Ron Johnson
RRepublican
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