Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security
This West Virginia House resolution states that the U.S. national debt (over $38 trillion in 2026) poses a national security threat, citing foreign debt ownership, projected Social Security/Medicare shortfalls, and warnings from military/intelligence leaders. It urges Congress to establish regular budgeting procedures but does not create new laws or alter federal spending. As a symbolic resolution, it has no direct legal effect on national debt policy or federal budgets. The resolution focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing concrete changes.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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1 primary · 87 co-sponsors
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Tristan Leavitt
RRepublican
Co
Adam Burkhammer
RRepublican
Co
Adam Vance
RRepublican
Co
Andy Shamblin
RRepublican
Co
Bill Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Bill Bell
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Bill Roop
RRepublican
Co
Bob Fehrenbacher
RRepublican
Co
Bryan Smith
RRepublican
Co
Buck Jennings
RRepublican
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