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Debt Ceiling Reform: Congress Gets Fast Track to Disapprove New Borrowing.

This Act changes how the national debt limit is managed, introducing a mechanism where the limit is automatically raised unless Congress actively votes to disapprove the increase. This procedural shift aims to prevent debt ceiling crises that could destabilize the economy, protecting citizens' savings and jobs. It provides a clear, expedited process for Congress to exercise oversight over new government borrowing.
Key points
The debt limit automatically increases when the debt approaches a new trillion-dollar increment, following certification by the Treasury Secretary.
Congress has only 30 days to enact a joint resolution to disapprove this debt increase, utilizing a strict, expedited legislative procedure.
The reform is designed to reduce the risk of government default and ensure national financial stability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1882
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-06-08