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Pay Down the Debt: Unaccepted Federal Grants Reduce National Debt

This act aims to reduce the national debt. If state or local governments do not accept federal grants awarded to them, these funds will be directly used to pay down the country's debt. This means that unused public funds will not be wasted but will instead improve the overall financial situation of the nation, potentially leading to greater economic stability.
Key points
Unaccepted federal grants by state or local governments will be automatically redirected to reduce the national debt.
The goal is to manage taxpayer money more efficiently and decrease the country's overall debt.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2187
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2025-06-26