Bill · H.Res. 631· House(119-HRES-631)
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution aims to recognize that the national debt poses a threat to the national security of the United States. It highlights that current deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. The resolution notes that the last balanced Federal budget was signed in 1997. It points out concerns regarding the depletion of various trust funds and the falling credit rating of the country. Finally, the House of Representatives expresses a commitment to restoring regular order in the appropriations process and addressing the existing fiscal crisis.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+7
The resolution commits to restoring regular order in the appropriations process to ensure congressional oversight of spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The resolution commits to addressing the fiscal crisis and the unsustainable national debt.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The resolution aims to address the fiscal crisis and the depletion of trust funds through regular order in appropriations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoring Regular Order: The resolution commits to restoring regular order in the appropriations process, which is intended to allow the House of Representatives to separately debate and adopt all appropriations bills in a timely fashion and facilitate congressional oversight of Federal spending.
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Addressing the Fiscal Crisis: By committing to address the fiscal crisis, the resolution seeks to tackle issues such as the rising national debt and the projected depletion of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund by 2033, as well as the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund by 2034.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+7Reduces Government Spending+5Reduces National Debt+5Improves Economic Growth+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 8/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/8/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida