Increase the federal debt limit to prevent the United States from defaulting on its financial obligations.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Default Prevention Act?
The Default Prevention Act, H.R. 182, has been in the House Committee on Ways and Means since January 2, 2025. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort faces a high chance of stalling because the vast majority of legislation dies in committee without ever reaching the floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Default Prevention Act (H.R. 182 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 187 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 187 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Tom McClintock (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.