What is the debt limit?
The debt limit is a cap set by law on how much the Treasury can borrow.
Short AnswerA cap set by law on how much the Treasury can borrow
Explanation
How Congress Works31 U.S.C. 3101 limits the total amount of federal debt. Congress raises or suspends the limit by passing a law.
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