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US SB3509

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a debt reduction program for developing countries to help them build resilience against economic, climate, or other systemic challenges

  • Authorizes the U.S. government to reduce, cancel, or restructure bilateral debt owed by eligible developing nations

  • Requires participating countries to direct savings from debt relief toward resilience-building initiatives such as climate adaptation, public health infrastructure, or economic stability programs

  • Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to negotiate debt reduction agreements and establish eligibility criteria for participating nations

  • Creates reporting requirements to Congress on program implementation and the use of funds freed up through debt relief

Legislative Description

Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

12/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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