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S. 2809 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Full Faith and Credit Act

S. 2809 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Sep 22, 2021, sponsored by Rick Scott with 15 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Sep 22, 2021
Co-sponsors
15
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance

What it does

Full Faith and Credit Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to prioritize certain obligations if the federal debt limit is reached and provides for a limited increase in the debt limit to fund these priorities.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Rick Scott (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 15 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 22, 2021
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136. (Sep 22, 2021)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2809 (117th Congress): Full Faith and Credit Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-s-2809/full-faith-and-credit-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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