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National Debt is National Security Act

USA118th CongressHR-1498| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2023
Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8242
National Debt is National Security Act
Mar 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-742
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8242
    National Debt is National Security Act


  • March 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-742
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • S 118-742: National Debt is National Security Act

National Debt is National Security Act

USA118th CongressHR-1498| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2023
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8242
National Debt is National Security Act
Mar 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-742
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8242
    National Debt is National Security Act


  • March 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-742
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • S 118-742: National Debt is National Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted