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HOUSE 1498118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

National Debt is National Security Act

Last Action
3/9/2023

Actions

  • 2023-03-09Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2023-03-09Introduced in House
  • 2023-03-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-03-09 (00)

National Debt is National Security Act

This bill establishes limits on the portion of the national debt that may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals.

Specifically, the portion of the national debt that is cumulatively held by foreign governments, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of a foreign country, and citizens of foreign countries may not exceed one-fourth of the national debt.

In addition, the portion of the national debt that is cumulatively held by the government of a single foreign country, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of the country, and citizens of the country may not exceed 5% of the national debt.

The bill allows the President to waive these limits if the President determines and reports to Congress that an important national interest requires the waiver.

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