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House Budget Resolution Opens Door To $95 Billion In New Debt

The July 15 measure hands Armed Services $60 billion, Intelligence $13 billion, Agriculture $12 billion, and Administration $10 billion, no cuts attached.

  • $95 billion in primary deficit increases allowed through 2036 under the resolution.
  • Over $100 billion added to the debt this decade after interest, per CRFB.
  • National debt already exceeds GDP; interest payments top $1 trillion a year.

Why it matters: The process built to force fiscal discipline now certifies more debt without requiring a single offset.

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) press release ↗ · Jul 16, 20267/16/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check

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