HR 7 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security

This West Virginia House resolution states that the U.S. national debt (over $38 trillion in 2026) poses a national security threat, citing foreign debt ownership, projected Social Security/Medicare shortfalls, and warnings from military/intelligence leaders. It urges Congress to establish regular budgeting procedures but does not create new laws or alter federal spending. As a symbolic resolution, it has no direct legal effect on national debt policy or federal budgets. The resolution focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing concrete changes.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Tristan Leavitt
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Adam Burkhammer
RRepublican
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Adam Vance
RRepublican
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35
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Andy Shamblin
RRepublican
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Bill Anderson
RRepublican
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Bill Bell
RRepublican
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Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
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Bill Roop
RRepublican
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Bob Fehrenbacher
RRepublican
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Bryan Smith
RRepublican
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Buck Jennings
RRepublican
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