Senate Simple Resolution 78
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
78
Congress
116
Policy Area
Economics and Public Finance
Economics and Public Finance
Primary focus of measure is budgetary matters such as appropriations, public debt, the budget process, government lending, government accounts and trust funds; monetary policy and inflation; economic development, performance, and economic theory.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes that the national debt is a threat to national security and that deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It also commits to addressing the fiscal crisis faced by the United States.
February 26, 2019
02/26/2019
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1494)
02/26/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:51 PM