H.R. 2544 · 112th Congress

Don't Default on America's Debts and Destroy American Jobs Act of 2011

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2011-07-14
Latest action
2011-07-14 · Introduced in House

Summary

Don't Default on America's Debts and Destroy American Jobs Act of 2011 - Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $14.294 trillion to $16.7 trillion.

Declares the sense of Congress that the congressional recess scheduled for August 2011 should be cancelled and that Congress should remain in official session until legislation is passed to: (1) increase job creation and reduce unemployment, and (2) reduce projected medium- and long-term federal budget deficits and debt.