Debt Ceiling Reform Act
This bill establishes a new process for suspending the U.S. debt ceiling. The Treasury Secretary must certify when borrowing will be needed after a suspension period ends, requiring Congress to disapprove the suspension via a simple joint resolution within 45 days. If Congress fails to act, the suspension continues automatically, and the debt limit adjusts upward to cover obligations issued during the suspension period. The bill also mandates expedited procedures for Congress to consider disapproval resolutions, with strict timelines for debate and voting in both chambers.
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Introduction
Jul 2025
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Jul 23, 2025
Last action Jul 23, 2025
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1
Jul 23, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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