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Senate joint resolution urges federal action on growing U.S. debt; proponents call for fiscal restraint
Summary
Sen. Tom McGilvray's SJ9 asks Congress and state leaders to address mounting U.S. debt and debt-service costs; proponents warned of inflation and long-term fiscal risks during a committee hearing that drew citizen supporters.
Senator Tom McGilvray told the committee that Senate Joint Resolution 9 is intended as a simple statement to the congressional delegation and other state leaders urging action on federal debt and debt-service costs. "The goal of this resolution is to address the debt and the deficit and the debt service of The United States before it's too late," McGilvray said.
McGilvray cited large aggregate federal-debt numbers, rising debt-service burdens and international comparisons of debt-to-GDP ratios to illustrate his point. Testimony from online proponents echoed those concerns. Eric Pence told the committee the resolution should "bring sanity to the national debt," while Dan Maclean described the risk of fiscal collapse without restraint.
Supporters framed the resolution as a nonbinding appeal to elected officials and governors rather than a call for immediate legislative remedies. Committee members asked procedural questions about amendments and next steps; the sponsor delivered a brief close and the committee ended the SJ9 hearing without taking action.
The resolution is advisory in nature; any practical responses to federal debt would depend on congressional action or coordinated state efforts.
