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Increased Transparency in Public Debt Management

This act requires the U.S. Treasury Secretary to provide detailed explanations to Congress before the public debt limit is reached or extraordinary measures are taken. This aims to increase public awareness of government financial actions, impacting overall economic stability and trust in budget management.
Key points
The Treasury Secretary must inform Congress about planned financial actions before the public debt limit is reached.
The act aims to increase transparency in state financial management, potentially affecting economic stability.
Citizens will gain better insight into how the government manages debt and what steps are taken to avoid financial problems.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_402
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DEBT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_402.

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 2025-01-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Treasury Secretary must inform Congress about planned financial actions before the public debt limit is reached.
  • The act aims to increase transparency in state financial management, potentially affecting economic stability.
  • Citizens will gain better insight into how the government manages debt and what steps are taken to avoid financial problems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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