Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

This resolution formally recognizes the national debt as a threat to the national security of the United States, asserting that current deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It highlights the substantial public debt, exceeding $36.2 trillion in January 2025, and the significant interest expenses incurred, which totaled over $1.13 trillion in fiscal year 2024, alongside a high debt-to-GDP ratio. The resolution points to the failure to achieve a balanced federal budget since 1997 and the projected depletion of Social Security and Medicare trust funds by 2033 and 2034. It warns that a continued lack of fiscal discipline could lead to a further decline in the U.S. credit rating, strain all policy priorities, and notes the significant portion of debt held by foreign entities. Consequently, the House of Representatives commits to restoring regular order in the appropriations process and actively addressing the nation's fiscal crisis.