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Displaying US National Debt in House Chamber

This resolution mandates placing a real-time display of the total outstanding United States national debt in the House Chamber. The aim is to increase awareness among members of Congress and citizens about the growing national debt, which impacts future finances and economic stability.
Key points
A real-time display of the US national debt will be installed in the House Chamber.
The goal is to highlight the rapid increase in debt, currently over $31 trillion and rising.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_474
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_474.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A real-time display of the US national debt will be installed in the House Chamber.
  • The goal is to highlight the rapid increase in debt, currently over $31 trillion and rising.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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