A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
SRES 87 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to U.S. national security. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups; instead, it formally states the Senate's position based on cited debt statistics (e.g., $31 trillion debt in 2023) and warnings from past defense and intelligence officials. The resolution commits the Senate to restoring regular budgeting procedures and preventing a fiscal crisis, but contains no enforceable policy changes. This is a symbolic statement, not a legislative action.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 1, 2023
Last action Mar 1, 2023
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1
Mar 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S571)
upper
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Braun
RRepublican
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Rick Scott
RRepublican
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