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Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

USA119th CongressHRES-631| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (9)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution formally recognizes the national debt as a threat to the national security of the United States, asserting that current deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It highlights the substantial public debt, exceeding $36.2 trillion in January 2025, and the significant interest expenses incurred, which totaled over $1.13 trillion in fiscal year 2024, alongside a high debt-to-GDP ratio. The resolution points to the failure to achieve a balanced federal budget since 1997 and the projected depletion of Social Security and Medicare trust funds by 2033 and 2034. It warns that a continued lack of fiscal discipline could lead to a further decline in the U.S. credit rating, strain all policy priorities, and notes the significant portion of debt held by foreign entities. Consequently, the House of Representatives commits to restoring regular order in the appropriations process and actively addressing the nation's fiscal crisis.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-149
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-417
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-190
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-919
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
Aug 5, 2025
Submitted in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-149
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-417
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-190
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-919
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • August 5, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Economics and Public Finance

Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

USA119th CongressHRES-631| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
This resolution formally recognizes the national debt as a threat to the national security of the United States, asserting that current deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It highlights the substantial public debt, exceeding $36.2 trillion in January 2025, and the significant interest expenses incurred, which totaled over $1.13 trillion in fiscal year 2024, alongside a high debt-to-GDP ratio. The resolution points to the failure to achieve a balanced federal budget since 1997 and the projected depletion of Social Security and Medicare trust funds by 2033 and 2034. It warns that a continued lack of fiscal discipline could lead to a further decline in the U.S. credit rating, strain all policy priorities, and notes the significant portion of debt held by foreign entities. Consequently, the House of Representatives commits to restoring regular order in the appropriations process and actively addressing the nation's fiscal crisis.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-149
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-417
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-190
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-919
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
Aug 5, 2025
Submitted in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-149
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-417
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-190
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-919
    Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.


  • August 5, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (9)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Budget Committee

Economics and Public Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted