Utah HCR009 addresses the national debt, highlighting its economic and national security threats and urging Congress to balance the federal budget.

Utah HCR009 emphasizes the rising national debt, which reached $38.4 trillion in January 2026, representing 124% of the gross domestic product. The resolution underscores the debt's adverse effects on the economy and national security, including the depletion of Social Security and Medicare trust funds by 2033 and 2036, respectively. It urges Congress to establish a balanced budget and highlights the national debt as a significant threat, as warned by former military and intelligence leaders.

Utah HCR009 addresses the national debt, highlighting its economic and national security threats and urging Congress to balance the federal budget.

Utah HCR009 emphasizes the rising national debt, which reached $38.4 trillion in January 2026, representing 124% of the gross domestic product. The resolution underscores the debt's adverse effects on the economy and national security, including the depletion of Social Security and Medicare trust funds by 2033 and 2036, respectively. It urges Congress to establish a balanced budget and highlights the national debt as a significant threat, as warned by former military and intelligence leaders.