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Calendar No. 40
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1395
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 1, 2023
Mr. Schumer (for himself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time
May 2, 2023
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
A BILL
To temporarily suspend the debt limit through December 31, 2024.
Temporary extension of public debt limit
In general
Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2024.
Special rule relating to obligations issued during extension period
Effective on January 1, 2025, the limitation in effect under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall be increased to the extent that—
the face amount of obligations issued under chapter 31 of such title and the face amount of obligations whose principal and interest are guaranteed by the United States Government (except guaranteed obligations held by the Secretary of the Treasury) outstanding on January 1, 2025, exceeds
the face amount of such obligations outstanding on the date of enactment of this Act.
Extension limited to necessary obligations
An obligation shall not be taken into account under subsection (b)(1) unless the issuance of such obligation was necessary to fund a commitment incurred pursuant to law by the Federal Government that required payment before January 1, 2025.
May 2, 2023
Read the second time and placed on the calendar