H.R. 2811 · 118th Congress

Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

Introduced on Apr 25, 2023 by Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX-19). 19 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 4, 2023): Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 25, 2023
Cosponsors
19
0 from the other party
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Advisory bodies
  • Air quality
  • Alaska
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Appropriations
  • Asia
  • Budget deficits and national debt
  • Building construction
  • Business expenses
  • Business investment and capital
  • Canada
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • China
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Coal
  • Colorado
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Energy
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Department of the Treasury
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Energy prices
  • Energy research
  • Energy revenues and royalties
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental health
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • Fires
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Higher education
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
  • Income tax credits
  • Income tax deductions
  • Income tax exclusion
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Industrial policy and productivity
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Inflation and prices
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Labor standards
  • Land transfers
  • Land use and conservation
  • Latin America
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Medicaid
  • Metals
  • Mexico
  • Mining
  • Monetary policy
  • Montana
  • Motor fuels
  • Motor vehicles
  • National and community service
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Nuclear power
  • Oil and gas
  • Oklahoma
  • Performance measurement
  • Pipelines
  • Political parties and affiliation
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Property rights
  • Public housing
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Roads and highways
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • State and local government operations
  • Strategic materials and reserves
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Trade restrictions
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Unemployment
  • Utah
  • Wages and earnings
  • Water quality
  • Wyoming

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jodey C. ArringtonR-TX-19Sponsor

Republicans · 19

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Apr 26, 2023· House· Procedural· Failed 211–221
  2. On Passage
    Apr 26, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 217–215

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Apr 25, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Apr 25, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  7. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  8. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  9. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  10. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  11. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  12. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  13. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  14. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  15. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  16. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  17. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  18. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  19. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 327 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2811 and H.J. Res. 39. Resolution provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 2811 and one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 39. The previous question is considered as ordered with one motion to recommit allowed on each measure.
  20. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 327. (consideration: CR H1979-2038)
  21. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2811 and H.J. Res. 39. Resolution provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 2811 and one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 39. The previous question is considered as ordered with one motion to recommit allowed on each measure.
  22. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 2811.
  23. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  24. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseMr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2037)
  25. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  26. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 198).House · Roll call 198
  27. Apr 26, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 215 (Roll no. 199). (text: CR H1979-2012)House · Roll call 199
  28. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 215 (Roll no. 199). (text: CR H1979-2012)House · Roll call 199
  29. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  30. May 1, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  31. May 2, 2023 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 41.
  32. May 4, 2023 · SenateCommittee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

Analisa's mapping of committee jurisdiction to federal agencies; the bill may touch others, or none of these.

Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. National Taxpayers Union7 reports
    $210K reported (all issues)
  2. PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA6 reports
    $475.2K reported (all issues)
  3. THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA6 reports
    $805.4K reported (all issues)
  4. ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS5 reports
    $410K reported (all issues)
  5. AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL5 reports
    $28.4M reported (all issues)
  6. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  7. Clean Energy Buyers Association (formerly RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE)5 reports
    $450K reported (all issues)
  8. FEDERAL MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION5 reports
  9. INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS5 reports
    $603K reported (all issues)
  10. Idaho Dairymen's Association5 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)
  11. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5 reports
    $3M reported (all issues)
  12. National All-Jersey Inc.5 reports
    $50K reported (all issues)
  13. PHILLIPS 665 reports
    $7.1M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY$658.1M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  14. SOUTH EAST DAIRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  15. Zurich5 reports
    $2.2M reported (all issues)
  16. KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LL4 reports
    $8.8M reported (all issues)
  17. AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION3 reports
    $930.7K reported (all issues)
  18. AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $480K reported (all issues)
  19. Appalachian Voices2 reports
    $50K reported (all issues)
  20. NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE2 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  21. NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)2 reports
    $2.4M reported (all issues)
  22. PATTERN ENERGY GROUP INC2 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  23. Service Employees International Union CTW-CLC2 reports
    $484.5K reported (all issues)
  24. TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO2 reports
    $760K reported (all issues)
  25. Vineyard Wind, LLC2 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  26. American Heart Association1 report
    $170K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC.$333.7K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  27. Americans for Tax Reform1 report
    $60K reported (all issues)
  28. BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY1 report
    Federal contractor: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY$8.8M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  29. CHUBB INA Holding Company Inc1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)
  30. Combined Heat and Power Alliance (formerly Alliance for Industrial Efficency)1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  31. EDP RENEWABLES NORTH AMERICA LLC1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  32. Earthjustice1 report
    $169.1K reported (all issues)
  33. H&R Block Management, LLC1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)
  34. Heat is Power Association1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)
  35. Job Creators Network1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  36. Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC1 report
    $100K reported (all issues)
  37. Liberty Mutual Group1 report
  38. MERCK & CO., INC.1 report
    Federal contractor: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC$445.3K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  39. Marsh McLennan (formerly Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.)1 report
    $40K reported (all issues)
  40. PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA1 report

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2025.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.