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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 1, 1996
Calls for the House of Representatives to immediately enact an increase in the debt limit free of conditions. Affirms continued unequivocal support for the full faith and credit of the United States. Declares that the threat of default should never be employed, issued, or in any way implied in political policy debates in such a manner as would jeopardize the Federal credit rating by casting doubt on whether the Government will honor its debts.
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Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D–MN
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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