H.R. 2534 (112th): Ensuring America’s Promises Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jul 14, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Trey Gowdy [R-SC4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 14, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 14, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 14, 2011
Cosponsors
20 cosponsors (20R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To provide that the public debt limit shall not affect timely payment of certain Social Security, public debt, defense, veterans, and Medicare obligations.

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Last updated Jul 14, 2011.
3 pages

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7/14/2011--Introduced.
Ensuring America's Promises Act of 2011 - Declares that the limitation on public debt shall not be construed to preclude timely payment in full of Social Security, Medicare, veterans benefits, defense pay, and other benefits and obligations.

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