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S. 2187: Pay Down the Debt Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-06-26
SponsorSen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Policy areaEconomics and Public Finance
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-06-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Last updated2025-09-09

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-26):

Pay Down the Debt Act

This bill rescinds appropriations that were provided for grants that were not accepted by a state or local government. The rescinded funds must be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Rick Scott R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-26

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2187 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2187?

S. 2187 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Pay Down the Debt Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2187 are available on congress.gov.

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