S. 2809 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Full Faith and Credit Act
S. 2809 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Sep 22, 2021, sponsored by Rick Scott with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Full Faith and Credit Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to prioritize certain obligations if the federal debt limit is reached and provides for a limited increase in the debt limit to fund these priorities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Scott (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136. (Sep 22, 2021)
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- H.R. 5305: Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
- S. 1301: Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
- H.R. 6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act
- S.J.Res. 33: A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
- H.R. 6617: Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
- H.J.Res. 75: Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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