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HR9 • 2026

Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.

Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Timothy O'Brien
Last action
2026-01-22
Official status
Introduced House Resolution (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on who is affected by this resolution.

Understanding America's Debt

This resolution acknowledges that the United States has a large amount of money it owes, which could be dangerous for the country.

What This Bill Does

  • States that the U.S. national debt is very serious and poses risks to the nation’s security.

Terms To Know

National Debt
The total amount of money that a country owes to others, including other countries and organizations.
National Security
The safety and protection of a nation from threats both inside and outside the country.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide specific actions or funding for addressing the national debt.
  • It is unclear how this resolution will be implemented or enforced.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-22 House

    Authored by Representative O'Brien

  2. 2026-01-22 House

    Coauthored by Representatives King, Abbott, Aylesworth, Baird, Bartels, Burton, Cash, Clere, Criswell, Culp, Engleman, Haggard, Heaton, Ireland, Judy, Karickhoff, Lauer, Lawson, Ledbetter, Lindauer, Lucas, Manning, McGuire, Miller D, Morris, Olthoff, Patterson, Payne, Pierce K, Prescott, Rowray, Slager, Smaltz, Smith H, Soliday, Sweet, Teshka, VanNatter, Yocum, Zimmerman

  3. 2026-01-22 House

    First reading: referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Official Summary Text

Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.

Current Bill Text

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Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.

Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.