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This page collects the 41 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “National Debt”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Budget & Appropriations, Fiscal Policy, and Economy.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALApr 21, 2026Proposed Federal Budget for 2026–2035This resolution outlines the proposed federal budget framework for fiscal year 2026 and establishes spending and revenue targets through 2035. It sets specific limits on federal deficits, public debt,State BillSOUTH DAKOTAJan 22, 2026South Dakota Legislature asks congressional delegation to end foreign aid until national debt is controlledState BillINDIANAJan 22, 2026Indiana House urges U.S. Congress to establish regular budget order and recognize national debt threatFederal BillFEDERALSep 15, 2025Proposed Federal Budget for 2026–2035

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  1. Thu, Sep 101 item
    1. Donald Trump Proposes $5,000 Checks for Americans, Facing Pushback from Lawmakers and EconomistsThe article reports that Donald Trump proposed sending $5,000 checks to American adults if Republicans win the November midterms, a plan estimated to cost over $1.3 trillion. Lawmakers from both partiMiami-Dade County
  2. Thu, Aug 203 items
    1. U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion milestoneThe U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, a record high reached just five months after hitting $39 trillion. This increase is driven by federal spending on defense, social programsMiami-Dade County2 reports
    2. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond market stabilization efforts face investor skepticismMiami-Dade County
    3. Treasury Department increases bond purchases as U.S. national debt exceeds $40 trillionMiami-Dade County
  3. Wed, Aug 193 items
    1. President Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA and announces economic sanctions on IranPresident Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner and announced a new economic campaign against Iran, while the U.S. national debt reached $40 trillion. Additionally, the FTC proposeMiami-Dade County
    2. US national debt reaches $40 trillion milestoneMiami-Dade County
    3. U.S. federal debt reaches record $40 trillionSan Diego County
  4. Sun, May 31 item
    1. Fed Official Warns of Potential Interest Rate Hikes Due to Middle East ConflictMinneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari stated that ongoing instability in the Middle East and its impact on energy prices may force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates rather than cut them. HUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Donald Trumpperson10 mentions
  2. 02Congressional Budget Officeorganization6 mentions
  3. 03Steve Womackperson4 mentions
  4. 04Mike Haridopolosperson3 mentions
  5. 05Mike Johnsonperson3 mentions
  6. 06Peter G. Peterson Foundationorganization3 mentions
  7. 07Organization for Economic Co-operation and Developmentorganization3 mentions
  8. 08Bipartisan Policy Centerorganization3 mentions
  9. 09Rick Scottperson3 mentions
  10. 10Jim Jordanperson3 mentions

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  • Topic to billsProposed Federal Budget for 2026–2035, South Dakota Legislature asks congressional delegation to end foreign aid until national debt is controlled, Indiana House urges U.S. Congress to establish regular budget order and recognize national debt threat (+1 more)
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Steve Womack, Mike Haridopolos (+3 more)
  • Topic to orgsCongressional Budget Office, Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (+1 more)
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  1. Sep 10, 2026NewsDonald Trump Proposes $5,000 Checks for Americans, Facing Pushback from Lawmakers and Economists
  2. Aug 20, 2026NewsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond market stabilization efforts face investor skepticism
  3. Aug 20, 2026NewsTreasury Department increases bond purchases as U.S. national debt exceeds $40 trillion
  4. Aug 20, 2026NewsU.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion milestone
  5. Aug 20, 2026NewsU.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion milestone
  6. Aug 19, 2026NewsPresident Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA and announces economic sanctions on Iran
  7. Aug 19, 2026NewsUS national debt reaches $40 trillion milestone
  8. Aug 19, 2026NewsU.S. federal debt reaches record $40 trillion
  9. Jun 10, 2026candidate websiteAbout Congressman Mike Haridopolos
  10. Jun 10, 2026candidate websiteAbout Congressman Mike Haridopolos

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