H.R.7

Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

Recognizes the national debt as a threat to national security and urges Congress to establish a regular order for budgeting.

This resolution acknowledges the seriousness of the national debt, which exceeded $38 trillion in January 2026, and its threat to national security. It cites warnings from military and intelligence leaders and highlights the depletion of key trust funds by 2033 and 2036. The resolution also notes the impact of global interest rates and foreign ownership of U.S. debt. It urges Congress to establish an effective regular order for budgeting to address these concerns.

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History

Feb 3

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

House

To Rules

Feb 3

House

Introduced in House