H.R. 3296 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Pay America First Act
H.R. 3296 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Oct 16, 2013, sponsored by Pete P. Gallego.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 16, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Pay America First Act - Makes this Act effective if the federal government defaults on its legal obligations for the first time in its history, as evidenced by one or more of certain actions taken by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 16, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Oct 16, 2013)
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- H.J.Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
- H.J.Res. 130: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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