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# 31 U.S.C. § 3101A - Presidential modification of the debt ceiling
## Text
(a) In General.— (1) $900 billion.— (A) Certification.— If, not later than December 31, 2011, the President submits a written certification to Congress that the President has determined that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the limit in section 3101(b) and that further borrowing is required to meet existing commitments, the Secretary of the Treasury may exercise authority to borrow an additional $900,000,000,000, subject to the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval enacted pursuant to this section. Upon submission of such certification, the limit on debt provided in section 3101(b) (referred to in this section as the “debt limit”) is increased by $400,000,000,000.
(B) Resolution of disapproval.— Congress may consider a joint resolution of disapproval of the authority under subparagraph (A) as provided in subsections (b) through (f). The joint resolution of disapproval considered under this section shall contain only the language provided in subsection (b)(2). If the time for disapproval has lapsed without enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval under this section, the debt limit is increased by an additional $500,000,000,000.
(2) Additional amount.— (A) Certification.— If, after the debt limit is increased by $900,000,000,000 under paragraph (1), the President submits a written certification to Congress that the President has determined that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the limit in section 3101(b) and that further borrowing is required to meet existing commitments, the Secretary of the Treasury may, subject to the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval enacted pursuant to this section, exercise authority to borrow an additional amount equal to—
(i) $1,200,000,000,000, unless clause (ii) or (iii) applies;
(ii) $1,500,000,000,000 if the Archivist of the United States has submitted to the States for their ratification a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States pursuant to a joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States”; or
(iii) if a joint committee bill to achieve an amount greater than $1,200,000,000,000 in deficit reduction as provided in section 401(b)(3)(B)(i)(II) of the Budget Control Act of 2011 is enacted, an amount equal to the amount of that deficit reduction, but not greater than $1,500,000,000,000, unless clause (ii) applies.
(B) Resolution of disapproval.— Congress may consider a joint resolution of disapproval of the authority under subparagraph (A) as provided in subsections (b) through (f). The joint resolution of disapproval considered under this section shall contain only the language provided in subsection (b)(2). If the time for disapproval has lapsed without enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval under this section, the debt limit is increased by the amount authorized under subparagraph (A).
(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval.— (1) In general.— Except for the $400,000,000,000 increase in the debt limit provided by subsection (a)(1)(A), the debt limit may not be raised under this section if, within 50 calendar days after the date on which Congress receives a certification described in subsection (a)(1) or within 15 calendar days after Congress receives the certification described in subsection (a)(2) (regardless of whether Congress is in session), there is enacted into law a joint resolution disapproving the Presidents exercise of authority with respect to such additional amount.
(2) Contents of joint resolution.— For the purpose of this section, the term “joint resolution” means only a joint resolution—
(A) (i) for the certification described in subsection (a)(1), that is introduced on September 6, 7, 8, or 9, 2011 (or, if the Senate was not in session, the next calendar day on which the Senate is in session); and
(ii) for the certification described in subsection (a)(2), that is introduced between the date the certification is received and 3 calendar days after that date;
(B) which does not have a preamble;
(C) the title of which is only as follows: “Joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the Presidents exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on ______” (with the blank containing the date of such submission); and
(D) the matter after the resolving clause of which is only as follows: “That Congress disapproves of the Presidents exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as exercised pursuant to the certification under section 3101A(a) of title 31, United States Code.”.
(c) Expedited Consideration in House of Representatives.— (1) Reconvening.— Upon receipt of a certification described in subsection (a)(2), the Speaker, if the House would otherwise be adjourned, shall notify the Members of the House that, pursuant to this section, the House shall convene not later than the second calendar day after receipt of such certification.
(2) Reporting and discharge.— Any committee of the House of Representatives to which a joint resolution is referred shall report it to the House without amendment not later than 5 calendar days after the date of introduction of a joint resolution described in subsection (a). If a committee fails to report the joint resolution within that period, the committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution and the joint resolution shall be referred to the appropriate calendar.
(3) Proceeding to consideration.— After each committee authorized to consider a joint resolution reports it to the House or has been discharged from its consideration, it shall be in order, not later than the sixth day after introduction of a joint resolution under subsection (a), to move to proceed to consider the joint resolution in the House. All points of order against the motion are waived. Such a motion shall not be in order after the House has disposed of a motion to proceed on a joint resolution addressing a particular submission. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. The motion shall not be debatable. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not be in order.
(4) Consideration.— The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to its passage without intervening motion except two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. A motion to reconsider the vote on passage of the joint resolution shall not be in order.
(d) Expedited Procedure in Senate.— (1) Reconvening.— Upon receipt of a certification under subsection (a)(2), if the Senate has adjourned or recessed for more than 2 days, the majority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate that, pursuant to this section, the Senate shall convene not later than the second calendar day after receipt of such message.
(2) Placement on calendar.— Upon introduction in the Senate, the joint resolution shall be immediately placed on the calendar.
(3) Floor consideration.— (A) In general.— Notwithstanding Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, it is in order at any time during the period beginning on the day after the date on which Congress receives a certification under subsection (a) and, for the certification described in subsection (a)(1), ending on September 14, 2011, and for the certification described in subsection (a)(2), on the 6th day after the date on which Congress receives a certification under subsection (a) (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) to move to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. The motion to proceed is not debatable. The motion is not subject to a motion to postpone. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business until disposed of.
(B) Consideration.— Consideration of the joint resolution, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between the majority and minority leaders or their designees. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution is not in order.
(C) Vote on passage.— If the Senate has voted to proceed to a joint resolution, the vote on passage of the joint resolution shall occur immediately following the conclusion of consideration of the joint resolution, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate.
(D) Rulings of the chair on procedure.— Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate, as the case may be, to the procedure relating to a joint resolution shall be decided without debate.
(e) Amendment Not in Order.— A joint resolution of disapproval considered pursuant to this section shall not be subject to amendment in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
(f) Coordination With Action by Other House.— (1) In general.— If, before passing the joint resolution, one House receives from the other a joint resolution—
(A) the joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee; and
(B) the procedure in the receiving House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House until the vote on passage, when the joint resolution received from the other House shall supplant the joint resolution of the receiving House.
(2) Treatment of joint resolution of other house.— If the Senate fails to introduce or consider a joint resolution under this section, the joint resolution of the House shall be entitled to expedited floor procedures under this section.
(3) Treatment of companion measures.— If, following passage of the joint resolution in the Senate, the Senate then receives the companion measure from the House of Representatives, the companion measure shall not be debatable.
(4) Consideration after passage.— (A) If Congress passes a joint resolution, the period beginning on the date the President is presented with the joint resolution and ending on the date the President signs, allows to become law without his signature, or vetoes and returns the joint resolution (but excluding days when either House is not in session) shall be disregarded in computing the appropriate calendar day period described in subsection (b)(1).
(B) Debate on a veto message in the Senate under this section shall be 1 hour equally divided between the majority and minority leaders or their designees.
(5) Veto override.— If within the appropriate calendar day period described in subsection (b)(1), Congress overrides a veto of the joint resolution with respect to authority exercised pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), the limit on debt provided in section 3101(b) shall not be raised, except for the $400,000,000,000 increase in the limit provided by subsection (a)(1)(A).
(6) Sequestration.— (A) If within the 50-calendar day period described in subsection (b)(1), the President signs the joint resolution, the President allows the joint resolution to become law without his signature, or Congress overrides a veto of the joint resolution with respect to authority exercised pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a), there shall be a sequestration to reduce spending by $400,000,000,000. OMB shall implement the sequestration forthwith.
(B) OMB shall implement each half of such sequestration in accordance with section 255, section 256, and subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 253 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and for the purpose of such implementation the term “excess deficit” means the amount specified in subparagraph (A).
(g) Rules of House of Representatives and Senate.— This subsection and subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) (other than paragraph (6)) are enacted by Congress—
(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and
(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.
(Added Pub. L. 11225, title III, § 301(a)(2), Aug. 2, 2011, 125 Stat. 251.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
References in TextSection 401(b)(3)(B)(i)(II) of the Budget Control Act of 2011, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii), is section 401(b)(3)(B)(i)(II) of title IV of Pub. L. 11225, which is set out in a note under section 900 of Title 2, The Congress. Section 255, section 256, and subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 253 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, referred to in subsec. (f)(6)(B), are classified to sections 905, 906, and 903(c) to (f), respectively, of Title 2, The Congress.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3102 - Bonds
## Text
(a) With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury may borrow on the credit of the United States Government amounts necessary for expenditures authorized by law and may issue bonds of the Government for the amounts borrowed and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title. The Secretary may issue bonds authorized by this section to the public and to Government accounts at any annual interest rate and prescribe conditions under section 3121 of this title.
(b) The Secretary shall offer the bonds authorized under this section first as a popular loan under regulations of the Secretary that allow the people of the United States as nearly as possible an equal opportunity to participate in subscribing to the offered bonds. However, the bonds may be offered in a way other than as a popular loan when the Secretary decides the other way is in the public interest.
(c) (1) When the Secretary decides it is in the public interest in making a bond offering under this section, the Secretary may—
(A) make full allotments on receiving applications for smaller amounts of bonds to subscribers applying before the closing date the Secretary sets for filing applications;
(B) reject or reduce allotments on receiving applications filed after the closing date or for larger amounts;
(C) reject or reduce allotments on receiving applications from incorporated banks and trust companies for their own account and make full allotments or increase allotments to other subscribers; and
(D) prescribe a graduated scale of allotments.
(2) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations applying to all popular loan subscribers similarly situated governing a reduction or increase of an allotment under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(d) The Secretary may make special arrangements for subscriptions from members of the armed forces. However, bonds issued to those members must be the same as other bonds of the same issue.
(e) The Secretary may dispose of any part of a bond offering not taken and may prescribe the price and way of disposition.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 938; Pub. L. 97452, § 1(5), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2467; Pub. L. 9834, § 2, May 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 196; Pub. L. 98302, § 2, May 25, 1984, 98 Stat. 217; Pub. L. 99272, title XIII, § 13212, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 325; Pub. L. 100203, title IX, § 9403, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330377; Pub. L. 100647, title VI, § 6301, Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3755.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes 1982 Act Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3102(a)31:752(1st par.).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 1(1st par.), 40 Stat. 288; restated Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, § 1, 40 Stat. 502; July 9, 1918, ch. 142, § 1, 40 Stat. 844; Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 433, 46 Stat. 1506; Feb. 4, 1935, ch. 5, § 1, 49 Stat. 20; May 26, 1938, ch. 285, § 1, 52 Stat. 447. 31:752(2d par. less form of bonds).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 1(2d par. less form of bonds), 40 Stat. 288; restated Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, § 1, 40 Stat. 502; Mar. 17, 1971, Pub. L. 925, § 3, 85 Stat. 5; July 1, 1973, Pub. L. 9353, § 2, 87 Stat. 135; Mar. 15, 1976, Pub. L. 94232, § 3(a), 90 Stat. 217; June 30, 1976, Pub. L. 94334, § 2, 90 Stat. 793; Oct. 4, 1977, Pub. L. 95120, § 3, 91 Stat. 1090; Aug. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95333, § 3, 92 Stat. 419; Apr. 2, 1979, Pub. L. 965, § 3, 93 Stat. 8; Sept. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 9678, § 102, 93 Stat. 589; Oct. 3, 1980, Pub. L. 96377, § 2, 94 Stat. 1512. 3102(b)31:752(3d par. 1st sentence words before 4th comma).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 1(3d par.), 40 Stat. 288; restated Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, § 1, 40 Stat. 502. 31:752(4th par. related to a popular loan).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 1(4th par.); added Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, § 14(a)(1), 48 Stat. 343. 3102(c)(1)31:752(3d par. 1st sentence words between 4th comma and proviso), (4th par. related to allotments). 3102(c)(2)31:752(3d par. 1st sentence proviso). 3102(d)31:752(3d par. last sentence). 3102(e)31:752(3d par. 2d sentence). In subsection (a), the word “amounts” is substituted for “sum or sums” for consistency. The words “as in his judgment may be” are omitted as surplus. The words “for expenditures authorized by law” are substituted for “for the purposes of this Act . . . and to meet expenditures authorized for the national security and defense and other public purposes authorized by law” because they are inclusive and for consistency. The words “under section 3111 of this title” are substituted for “at or before maturity, of any outstanding bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or Treasury bills of the United States” because of the restatement. The words “prescribe conditions under section 3121 of this title” are substituted for the text of 31:752(2d par. 1st sentence less form of bonds, 2d sentence) because of the restatement. The words “at any annual interest rate” are added for clarity and to more precisely define the 4.25 percent limitation. The words “bonds may not be issued under this section to the public, or sold by a Government account to the public, with a rate of interest exceeding 4¼ per centum per annum in an amount which would cause” are omitted as surplus. In subsections (b), (d), and (e), the words “not less than par” are omitted as superseded by section 3 of the Public Debt Act of 1942 (ch. 205, 56 Stat. 189), restated in section 3121 of the revised title. In subsection (b), the words “under regulations of the Secretary that allow” are substituted for “under such regulations, prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury from time to time, as will in his opinion give” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subscribing to the offered bonds” are substituted for “therein” for clarity. The words “However . . . when the Secretary decides the other way is in the public interest” are substituted for “Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing paragraph, the Secretary of the Treasury may from time to time, when he deems it to be in the public interest” to eliminate unnecessary words. In subsection (c)(1), before clause (A), the words “and may from time to time adopt any or all of said methods, should any such action” in 31:752(3d par. 1st sentence words between 4th comma and proviso) are omitted because of the restatement. The word “decides” is substituted for “deemed” in 31:752(3d par. 1st sentence words between 4th comma and proviso) and “deems” in 31:752a(4th par. related to allotments) for consistency. The words “in making a bond offering under this section” are added for clarity. In subsection (c)(2), the word “regulations” is substituted for “general rules” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. In subsection (d), the words “members of armed forces” are substituted for “persons in the military or naval forces of the United States” for clarity and consistency with title 10.
1983 Act Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3102(a)31 App.:752(2d par. less form of bonds).Sept. 3, 1982, Pub. L. 97248, § 289(c), 96 Stat. 572.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100647 struck out at end: “However, the face amount of bonds issued under this section and held by the public with interest rates of more than 4.25 percent a year may not be more than $270,000,000,000.” 1987—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100203 substituted “$270,000,000,000” for “$250,000,000,000”. 1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99272 substituted “$250,000,000,000” for “$200,000,000,000”. 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98302 substituted “$200,000,000,000” for “$150,000,000,000”. 1983—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 9834 substituted “$150,000,000,000” for “$110,000,000,000”. Pub. L. 97452 substituted “$110,000,000,000” for “$70,000,000,000”.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3103 - Notes
## Text
(a) With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury may borrow on the credit of the United States Government amounts necessary for expenditures authorized by law and may issue notes of the Government for the amounts borrowed and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title. The Secretary may prescribe conditions under section 3121 of this title. Notwithstanding section 3121(a)(5) of this title, the payment date of each series of notes issued shall be at least one year but not more than 10 years from the date of issue.
(b) The Government may redeem any part of a series of notes before maturity by giving at least 4 months notice but not more than one years notice.
(c) The holder of a note of one series issued under this section with the same issue date as another series of notes issued under this section may convert, at par value, a note of the holder for a note of the other series.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 939.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3103(a), (b)31:753(a)(less form of notes, certificates of indebtedness, and Treasury bills).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 18(a)(less form of notes, certificates of indebtedness, and Treasury bills); added Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 1, 40 Stat. 1309; Nov. 23, 1921, ch. 136, § 1401, 42 Stat. 321; Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, § 14(a)(3), 48 Stat. 343; restated Feb. 4, 1935, ch. 5, § 4, 49 Stat. 20; June 30, 1967, Pub. L. 9039, § 4, 81 Stat. 99; Mar. 15, 1976, Pub. L. 94232, § 3(b), 90 Stat. 217. 3103(c)31:753(c).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 18(c); added Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 1, 40 Stat. 1310. In subsection (a), the words “In addition to the bonds and certificates of indebtedness and war-savings certificates authorized by this Act, and amendments thereto” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “subject to the limitation imposed by section 757b of this title” are omitted as surplus. The word “Government” is added for consistency. The words “for expenditures authorized by law” are substituted for “for the purposes of this Act . . . and to meet public expenditures authorized by law” for clarity and because they are inclusive. The words “under section 3111 of this title” are substituted for “at or before maturity, of any outstanding bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or Treasury bills of the United States” because of the restatement. The words “denomination or denominations” are omitted because section 3121(a) of the revised title consolidates this authority in one section for the various types of debt instruments. The words “under section 3121 of this title” are substituted for “containing such terms and conditions, and at such rate or rates of interest” because of the restatement. The words “at not less than par (except as provided in section 754b of this title)” are omitted as superseded by section 3 of the Public Debt Act of 1942 (ch. 205, 56 Stat. 189), restated in section 3121 of the revised title. The words “Notwithstanding section 3121(a)(5) of this title” are added for clarity because the section cited contains the general authority to which subsection (a)(last sentence) of this section is an exception. In subsection (b), the words “at the option of” and “and under such rules and regulations and during such period as he may prescribe” are omitted as surplus. Subsection (c) is substituted for 31:753(c) to eliminate unnecessary words and for clarity and consistency.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3104 - Certificates of indebtedness and Treasury bills
## Text
(a) The Secretary of the Treasury may borrow on the credit of the United States Government amounts necessary for expenditures authorized by law and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title. For amounts borrowed, the Secretary may issue—
(1) certificates of indebtedness of the Government; and
(2) Treasury bills of the Government.
(b) The Secretary may prescribe conditions for issuing certificates of indebtedness and Treasury bills under section 3121 of this title and conditions under which the certificates and bills may be redeemed before maturity. Notwithstanding section 3121(a)(5) of this title, the payment date of certificates of indebtedness and Treasury bills may not be more than one year after the date of issue.
(c) Treasury bills issued under this section may not be accepted before maturity to pay principal or interest on obligations of governments of foreign countries that are held by the United States Government.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 939.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3104(a)31:754(a)(1st, 2d sentences).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 5(a)(less form of certificates of indebtedness and Treasury bills, finality), 40 Stat. 290; Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, § 4, 40 Stat. 504; Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 3, 40 Stat. 1311; restated June 17, 1929, ch. 26, 46 Stat. 19; Feb. 4, 1935, ch. 5, §§ 2, 3, 49 Stat. 20. 3104(b)31:754(a)(3d sentence)(less form of certificates of indebtedness and Treasury bills, finality). 3104(c)31:754(a)(last sentence). In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “In addition to the bonds and notes authorized by sections 752, 753, and 757c of this title” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “subject to the limitation imposed by section 757b of this title” are omitted as surplus. The words “for expenditures authorized by law” are substituted for “for the purposes of this Act . . . and to meet public expenditures authorized by law” for clarity and because they are inclusive. The words “under section 3111 of this title” are substituted for “at or before maturity, of any outstanding bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or Treasury bills of the United States” because of the restatement. The words “at not less than par” are omitted as superseded by section 3 of the Public Debt Act of 1942 (ch. 205, 56 Stat. 189), restated in section 3121 of the revised title. The text of 31:754(a)(2d sentence) is omitted as superseded by section 3121(a) of the revised title. In clause (1), the words “and at such rate or rates of interest, payable at such time or times as he may prescribe” are omitted because they are superseded by section 3121(a), (b)(1), and (c) of the revised title. In clause (2), the words “on a discount basis and payable at maturity without interest” are omitted because they are superseded by section 3121(a) of the revised title. The words “of the Government” are added for consistency. In subsection (b), the words “terms and” after “upon such” are omitted as surplus. The words “for issuing . . . under section 3121 of this title” are substituted for “subject to such terms and conditions” because of the restatement. The words “Notwithstanding section 3121(a)(5) of this title” are substituted for “shall be payable at such time” for clarity because the section cited contains the general authority to which subsection (c)(last sentence) of this section is an exception. In subsection (c), the words “account of” are omitted as surplus.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3106 - Retirement and savings bonds
## Text
(a) With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury may issue retirement and savings bonds of the United States Government and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title. The proceeds from the bonds shall be used for expenditures authorized by law. Retirement and savings bonds may be issued only on a discount basis. The maturity period of the bonds shall be at least 10 years from the date of issue but not more than 30 years from the date of issue. The difference between the price paid and the amount received on redeeming a bond is interest under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
(b) With the approval of the President, the Secretary may allow owners of retirement and savings bonds to keep the bonds after maturity and continue to earn interest on them at rates that are consistent with the rate of investment yield provided by retirement and savings bonds.
(c) Section 3105(c)(1)(5) of this title applies to this section. Sections 3105(c)(6) and (d) and 3126 of this title apply to this section to the extent consistent with this section. The Secretary may prescribe the maximum amount of retirement and savings bonds issued under this section in a year that may be held by one person. However, the maximum amount shall be at least $3,000.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 941; Pub. L. 97452, § 1(8), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2468; Pub. L. 99514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes 1982 Act Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3106(a)31:757c2(a)(1st sentence), (b)(1)(1st sentence), (c)(1st sentence).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 22A(a)(c)(1st sentence), (d); added Nov. 8, 1966, Pub. L. 89800, § 5, 80 Stat. 1514. 3106(b)31:757c2(b)(1)(2d sentence words after 1st comma), (2). 3106(c)31:757c2(a)(last sentence), (b)(1)(2d sentence words before 1st comma, 3d, last sentences), (d). In subsection (a), the words “In addition to the United States savings bonds authorized to be issued under section 757c of this title” are omitted as surplus. The words “through the United States Postal Service or otherwise” are omitted as surplus and unnecessary because of 39:411. The words “and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title” are added because of the restatement. The words “and to retire any outstanding obligations of the United States bearing interest or issued on a discount basis” are omitted as unnecessary because of section 3111 of the revised title. The words “as the terms thereof may provide” are omitted because of the restatement. In subsection (b), the word “conditions” is substituted for “terms” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “by regulations” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “at their option” are omitted as surplus. In subsection (c), the words “Section 3105(c)(1)(5) of this title applies to this section” are substituted for 31:757c2(a)(last sentence) and (b)(1)(2d sentence words before 1st comma, 3d sentence) to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “by regulations” are omitted as unnecessary.
1983 Act Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3106(b)31 App.:757c2 (b)(1) (2d sentence).Sept. 3, 1982, Pub. L. 97248, § 289(a)(2), 96 Stat. 571.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”. 1983—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97452 struck out provisions that the issue price of retirement and savings bonds and the conditions under which they could be redeemed could give an investment yield of not more than 5 percent a year compounded semiannually.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3107 - Increasing interest rates and investment yields on retirement bonds
## Text
With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury may increase by regulation the interest rate or investment yield on an offering of bonds issued under this chapter that are described in sections 405(b) and 409(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 405(b), 409(a)), as in effect before the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1984. The increased yield shall be for interest accrual periods specified in the regulations so that the interest rate or investment yield on the bonds for those periods is consistent with the interest rate or investment yield on a new offering of those bonds.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 941; Pub. L. 98369, div. A, title IV, § 491(d)(59), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 852.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 310731:752(last par.).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 1(last par.); added Dec. 24, 1980, Pub. L. 96595, § 2(a), 94 Stat. 3465. The words “interest rate” are added for consistency in the chapter and with 26:405(b) and 409(a).
Editorial Notes
References in TextSections 405(b) and 409(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 405(b), 409(a)), referred to in text, were repealed by Pub. L. 98369, div. A, title IV, § 491(a), (b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 848. Enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1984, referred to in text, means the date of enactment of division A of Pub. L. 98369, which was approved July 18, 1984.
Amendments1984—Pub. L. 98369 inserted “, as in effect before the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1984” after “(26 U.S.C. 405(b), 409(a))”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1984 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 98369 applicable to obligations issued after Dec. 31, 1983, see section 491(f)(1) of Pub. L. 98369, set out as a note under section 62 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3108 - Prohibition against circulation privilege
## Text
An obligation issued under sections 31023104(a)(1) and 31053107 of this title may not bear the circulation privilege.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 942.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 310831:753(d)(1st sentence).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 18(d)(1st sentence); added Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 1, 40 Stat. 1310. 31:757c(d)(last sentence).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 22(d)(last sentence); added Feb. 4, 1935, ch. 5, § 6, 49 Stat. 21; restated Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 7, § 3, 55 Stat. 8. 31:757c2(c)(last sentence).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 22A(c)(last sentence); added Nov. 8, 1966, Pub. L. 89800, § 5, 80 Stat. 1515. 31:758.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 7(1st sentence), 40 Stat. 291. The reference in 31:758 to certificates authorized under 31:757 is omitted because the authority under 31:757 was ended by section 2(b)(3) of the Public Debt Act of 1941 (ch. 7, 55 Stat. 7).
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3109 - Tax and loss bonds
## Text
(a) The Secretary of the Treasury may issue tax and loss bonds of the United States Government and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title. The proceeds of the tax and loss bonds shall be used for expenditures authorized by law. Tax and loss bonds are nontransferrable except as provided by the Secretary, bear no interest, and shall be issued in amounts needed to allow persons to comply with section 832(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 832(e)). The Secretary may prescribe the amount of tax and loss bonds and the conditions under which the bonds will be issued as required by section 832(e).
(b) For a taxable year in which amounts are deducted from the mortgage guaranty account referred to in section 832(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 832(e)(3)), an amount of tax and loss bonds bought under section 832(e)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 832(e)(2)) shall be redeemed for the amount deducted from the account. The amount redeemed shall be applied as necessary to pay taxes due because of the inclusion under section 832(b)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 832(b)(1)(E)) of amounts in gross income. The Secretary also may prescribe additional ways to redeem the bonds.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 942; Pub. L. 99514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3109(a)31:757c3(1st3d sentences).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 26; added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90240, § 5(f), 81 Stat. 778. 3109(b)31:757c3(4th, last sentences). In subsection (a), the words “and may buy, redeem, and make refunds under section 3111 of this title” are substituted for “and to retire any outstanding obligations of the United States issued under this Act” for consistency. The words “subject to the limitations imposed by section 757b of this title” are omitted as surplus. The word “conditions” is substituted for “terms and conditions” because it is inclusive.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1986—Pub. L. 99514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954” wherever appearing.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3110 - Sale of obligations of governments of foreign countries
## Text
(a) With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury may sell obligations of the government of a foreign country when the obligations were acquired under—
(1) the First Liberty Bond Act and matured before June 16, 1947;
(2) the Second Liberty Bond Act and matured before October 16, 1938; or
(3) section 7(a) of the Victory Liberty Loan Act.
(b) The Secretary may prescribe the conditions and frequency for receiving payment under obligations of a government of a foreign country acquired under the laws referred to in subsection (a) of this section. A sale of an obligation acquired under those Acts shall at least equal the purchase price and accrued interest. The proceeds of obligations sold under this section and payments received from governments on the principal of their obligations shall be used to redeem or buy (for not more than par value and accrued interest) bonds of the United States Government issued under this chapter. If those bonds cannot be redeemed or bought, the Secretary shall redeem or buy other outstanding interest-bearing obligations of the Government that are subject to redemption or which can be bought at not more than par value and accrued interest.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 942.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 311031:801.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 3, 40 Stat. 289. 31:802, 803.Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, §§ 7(b), 8, 40 Stat. 1312, 1313. 31:804.Apr. 24, 1917, ch. 4, § 3, 40 Stat. 35. In the section, the words “government of a foreign country” are substituted for “foreign governments” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. In subsection (a), the text of 31:801 and 802 (related to converting certain obligations of foreign governments into obligations bearing a higher rate of interest or with a longer term to maturity) is omitted as executed. In subsection (b), the text of 31:804 is omitted as unnecessary. The word “conditions” is substituted for “terms and conditions” because it is inclusive. The words “unless otherwise hereafter provided by law” are omitted as surplus.
Editorial Notes
References in TextThe First Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act Apr. 24, 1917, ch. 4, 40 Stat. 35, which enacted sections 746, 755, 755a, 759, 764, 774, and 804 of former Title 31 and section 462a of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and amended sections 745 and 768 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. The Second Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, which enacted sections 747, 752 to 754b, 757, 757b, 757c to 757e, 758, 760, 765, 766, 771, 773, and 801 and amended sections 745, 764, 769, and 774 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. Section 7(a) of the Victory Liberty Loan Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is section 7(a) of act Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, 40 Stat. 1309, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3111 - New issue used to buy, redeem, or refund outstanding obligations
## Text
An obligation may be issued under this chapter to buy, redeem, or refund, at or before maturity, outstanding bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, Treasury bills, or savings certificates of the United States Government. Under regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury, money received from the sale of an obligation and other money in the general fund of the Treasury may be used in making the purchases, redemptions, or refunds.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 942.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 311131:754a.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 19; added Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, § 14(a)(4), 48 Stat. 343; restated Mar. 28, 1942, ch. 205, § 4, 56 Stat. 189. The words “regulations of” are substituted for “rules, regulations, terms, and conditions . . . may prescribe” to eliminate unnecessary words.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3112 - Sinking fund for retiring and cancelling bonds and notes
## Text
(a) The Department of the Treasury has a sinking fund for retiring bonds and notes issued under this chapter. Amounts in the fund are appropriated for payment of bonds and notes at maturity or for their redemption or purchase before maturity by the Secretary of the Treasury. The fund is available until all the bonds and notes are retired.
(b) For each fiscal year, an amount is appropriated equal to—
(1) the interest that would have been payable during the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made on the bonds and notes bought, redeemed, or paid out of the fund during that or prior years;
(2) 2.5 percent of the total amount of bonds and notes issued under the First Liberty Bond Act, the Second Liberty Bond Act, the Third Liberty Bond Act, the Fourth Liberty Bond Act, and the Victory Liberty Loan Act and outstanding on July 1, 1920, less an amount equal to the par amount of obligations of governments of foreign countries that the United States Government held on July 1, 1920; and
(3) 2.5 percent of the total amount expended after June 29, 1933, from appropriations made or authorized in sections 301 and 302 of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.
(c) The Secretary may prescribe the price and conditions for paying, redeeming, and buying bonds and notes under this section. The average cost of bonds and notes bought under this section may not be more than par value and accrued interest. Bonds and notes bought, redeemed, or paid out of the sinking fund must be canceled and retired and may not be reissued.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 943.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3112(a)31:767(less 2d sentence related to price, terms, and conditions, 3d, 4th sentences).Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 6, 40 Stat. 1311; Mar. 2, 1923, ch. 179, 42 Stat. 1427; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 1(21), 45 Stat. 987; Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, § 14(b), 48 Stat. 344. 3112(b)31:767(last sentence). 31:767b.Mar. 3, 1933, ch. 212, § 1(last par. on p. 1492), 47 Stat. 1492; Mar. 15, 1934, ch. 70, § 1(2d complete par. on p. 428), 48 Stat. 428. 3112(c)31:767(2d sentence related to price, terms, and conditions, 3d, 4th sentences). In subsection (a), the word “cumulative” is omitted as surplus. The words “under this chapter” are substituted for “under the First Liberty Bond Act, the Second Liberty Bond Act, the Third Liberty Bond Act, the Fourth Liberty Bond Act, or under this Act, and outstanding on July 1, 1920, and of bonds and notes thereafter issued, under any of such Acts or under any of such Acts as amended” to eliminate unnecessary words, reference to laws that have been executed, and to reflect consolidation of the public debt authority in the revised chapter. The words “and all additions thereto” are omitted as surplus. Subsection (b)(1) and (2) is substituted for 31:767(last sentence) to eliminate unnecessary words. In subsection (b)(3), the text of 31:767b(related to 31:767a) is omitted as obsolete. In subsection (c), the word “conditions” is substituted for “terms and conditions” because it is inclusive.
Editorial Notes
References in TextThe First Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is act Apr. 24, 1917, ch. 4, 40 Stat. 35, which enacted sections 746, 755, 755a, 759, 764, 774, and 804 of former Title 31 and section 462a of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and amended sections 745 and 768 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. The Second Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is act Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, which enacted sections 747, 752 to 754b, 757, 757b, 757c to 757e, 758, 760, 765, 766, 771, 773, and 801 and amended sections 745, 764, 769, and 774 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. The Third Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is act Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, 40 Stat. 502, which enacted sections 765, 766, and 774 and amended sections 752, 752a, 754, and 771 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. The Fourth Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is act July 9, 1918, ch. 142, 40 Stat. 844, which enacted sections 750 and 772 and amended sections 752 and 774 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. The Victory Liberty Loan Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is act Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, 40 Stat. 1309, which enacted sections 749, 753, 763, 767, 802, and 803 and amended sections 750, 754, and 774 of former Title 31 and section 343 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072. Sections 301 and 302 of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), are sections 301 and 302 of act July 21, 1932, ch. 520, 47 Stat. 709, which are not classified to the Code.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3113 - Accepting gifts
## Text
(a) To provide the people of the United States with an opportunity to make gifts to the United States Government to be used to reduce the public debt—
(1) the Secretary of the Treasury may accept for the Government a gift of—
(A) money made only on the condition that it be used to reduce the public debt;
(B) an obligation of the Government included in the public debt made only on the condition that the obligation be canceled and retired and not reissued; and
(C) other intangible personal property made only on the condition that the property is sold and the proceeds from the sale used to reduce the public debt; and
(2) the Administrator of General Services may accept for the Government a gift of tangible property made only on the condition that it be sold and the proceeds from the sale be used to reduce the public debt.
(b) The Secretary and the Administrator each may reject a gift under this section when the rejection is in the interest of the Government.
(c) The Secretary and the Administrator shall convert a gift either of them accepts under subsection (a)(1)(C) or (2) of this section to money on the best terms available. If a gift accepted under subsection (a) of this section is subject to a gift or inheritance tax, the Secretary or the Administrator may pay the tax out of the proceeds of the gift or the proceeds of the redemption or sale of the gift.
(d) The Treasury has an account into which money received as gifts and proceeds from the sale or redemption of gifts under this section shall be deposited. The Secretary shall use the money in the account to pay at maturity, or to redeem or buy before maturity, an obligation of the Government included in the public debt. An obligation of the Government that is paid, redeemed, or bought with money from the account shall be canceled and retired and may not be reissued. Money deposited in the account is appropriated and may be expended to carry out this section.
(e) (1) The Secretary shall redeem a direct obligation of the Government bearing interest or sold on a discount basis on receiving it when the obligation—
(A) is given to the Government;
(B) becomes the property of the Government under the conditions of a trust; or
(C) is payable on the death of the owner to the Government (or to an officer of the Government in the officers official capacity).
(2) If the gift or transfer to the Government is subject to a gift or inheritance tax, the Secretary shall pay the tax out of the proceeds of redemption.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 943.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3113(a)31:901(less (b)(proviso)).June 27, 1961, Pub. L. 8758, 75 Stat. 119. 3113(b)31:901(b)(proviso). 3113(c)31:902, 903. 3113(d)31:904. 3113(e)31:757e.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 24; added Apr. 3, 1945, ch. 51, § 4, 59 Stat. 48. In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “In order” are omitted as surplus. The words “To provide” are substituted for “to afford” for clarity. The words “for the purpose” are omitted as unnecessary. In clauses (1) and (2), the word “for” is substituted for “on behalf of” for consistency. The word “realized” is omitted as surplus. In clause (2), the word “tangible” is substituted for “real or personal” to eliminate unnecessary words. In subsections (b) and (c), the words “as the case may be” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (c), the words “under applicable law” are omitted as surplus. In subsection (d), the words “on the books of” and “special” are omitted as surplus. The words “proceeds from the sale or redemption of gifts” are substituted for “all money received as a result of the conversion into money of gifts of property other than money received” for clarity and consistency. In subsection (e)(1), the word “Secretary” is substituted for “Treasurer of the United States” because of the source provisions restated in section 321(c) of the revised title. In clause (A), the word “given” is substituted for “is donated . . . is bequeathed by will” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (B), the word “conditions” is substituted for “terms” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. In clause (C), the words “by its terms” are omitted as surplus. In subsection (e)(2), the words “under applicable law” and “bequest” are omitted as surplus. The words “and shall deposit the balance in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts or as otherwise authorized by law” are omitted as surplus because of section 3302(a) of the revised title. The text of 31:757e(last sentence) is omitted because of the restatement.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3122 - Banks and trust companies as depositaries
## Text
(a) The Secretary of the Treasury may designate incorporated banks and trust companies as depositaries for any part of proceeds of an obligation issued under this chapter. The Secretary may prescribe the conditions under which deposits may be made under this section, including the interest rate on amounts deposited and security requirements.
(b) The Secretary may designate a bank or trust company that is a depositary under subsection (a) of this section as a fiscal agent of the United States Government in selling and delivering bonds and certificates of indebtedness issued by the Government.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 945.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3122(a)31:753(d)(last sentence related to 31:771).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 18(d)(last sentence related to § 8); added Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 1, 40 Stat. 1309. 31:771.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 8, 40 Stat. 291; restated Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, § 5, 40 Stat. 504; Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, § 14(a)(2), 48 Stat. 343; Aug. 27, 1949, ch. 517, § 7(b), 63 Stat. 668; Sept. 21, 1966, Pub. L. 89597, § 2(d), 80 Stat. 824. 3122(b)31:772.July 9, 1918, ch. 142, § 4, 40 Stat. 845. In the section, the words “war-savings certificates” are omitted because the authority to issue them was ended by section 2(b)(3) of the Public Debt Act of 1941 (ch. 7, 55 Stat. 7). In subsection (a), the words “in his discretion” are omitted as surplus. The word “obligation” is substituted for “bonds and certificates of indebtedness, Treasury bills” for consistency and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “and arising from the payment of internal revenue taxes” are omitted as superseded by 26:6302(c). The word “conditions” is substituted for “terms and conditions” because it is inclusive. The words “upon and” are omitted as surplus. In subsection (b), the words “The Secretary may designate a bank or trust company that is a depositary under subsection (a) of this section” are substituted for “Any incorporated bank or trust company designated as a depositary by the Secretary of the Treasury under the authority conferred by section 771 of this title, which gives security for such deposits as, and to amounts, by him prescribed, may, upon and subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe, act” to eliminate unnecessary words.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3123 - Payment of obligations and interest on the public debt
## Text
(a) The faith of the United States Government is pledged to pay, in legal tender, principal and interest on the obligations of the Government issued under this chapter.
(b) The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay interest due or accrued on the public debt. As the Secretary considers expedient, the Secretary may pay in advance interest on the public debt by a period of not more than one year, with or without a rebate of interest on the coupons.
(c) (1) The Secretary may issue a bond, note, or certificate of indebtedness authorized under this chapter whose principal and interest are payable in a foreign currency stated in the bond, note, or certificate. The Secretary may dispose of the bonds, notes, and certificates at a price that is at least par value without complying with section 3102(b)(d) of this title.
(2) In determining the dollar amount of bonds, notes, and certificates of indebtedness that may be issued under this chapter, the dollar equivalent of the amount of bonds, notes, and certificates payable in a foreign currency is determined by the par of the exchange value on the date of issue of the bonds, notes, or certificates as published by the Secretary under section 5151 of this title.
(3) The Secretary may designate depositaries in foreign countries in which any part of the proceeds of bonds, notes, or certificates of indebtedness payable in the foreign currency may be deposited.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 945.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3123(a)31:731.R.S. § 3693. 31:753(d)(2d sentence).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 18(d)(2d sentence); added Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 1, 40 Stat. 1310. 31:768(words before semicolon).Feb. 4, 1910, ch. 25, § 1(words before semicolon), 36 Stat. 192. 3123(b)31:732.R.S. § 3698. 31:733(words before semicolon).R.S. § 3699(words before semicolon); restated Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, § 9, 48 Stat. 341. 3123(c)31:766.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 16; added Apr. 4, 1918, ch. 44, § 6, 40 Stat. 505; Nov. 13, 1966, Pub. L. 89809, § 401, 80 Stat. 1590. In subsection (a), the words “legal tender” are substituted for “in coin or its equivalent” in 31:731 and “gold coin of the present standard of value” in section 1 of the Act of Feb. 1, 1910, and section 18(d)(2d sentence) of the Second Liberty Bond Act because of section 1 of the Act of June 5, 1933 (ch. 48, 48 Stat. 113). The words “obligations of the Government” are substituted for 31:731(1st sentence 18thlast words), “thereof” in 31:753(d), and 31:768(1st 17 words) for clarity and consistency and to eliminate unnecessary words. The text of 31:731(last sentence) is omitted as executed. In subsection (b), the words “cause to be”, “out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated”, “falling”, “any portion of”, and “authorized by law” in 31:732 are omitted as surplus. The text of 31:733(words between semicolon and colon) is omitted as unnecessary because of chapter 53 of the revised title. The text of 31:733(words after colon) is omitted as superseded by the Bretton Woods Agreement Act (22 U.S.C. 286 et seq.) and sections 6 and 9 of the Act of Oct. 19, 1976 (Pub. L. 94564, 90 Stat. 2661), repealing 31:449 that provided for parity of the dollar on terms of gold and special drawing rights. In subsection (c), the word “currency” is substituted for “money or . . . moneys” for clarity and because of 1:1. In subsection (c)(1), the words “but not also in United States gold coin” and “in such manner” are omitted as surplus. In subsection (c)(2), the words “dollar” before “amount”, and “value”, are added for clarity. The words “estimated by the Director of the Mint, and” are omitted because of the source provisions restated in section 321(c) of the revised title. The word “published” is substituted for “proclaimed” for clarity. In subsection (c)(3), the words “as he may determine” are omitted as surplus.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3124 - Exemption from taxation
## Text
(a) Stocks and obligations of the United States Government are exempt from taxation by a State or political subdivision of a State. The exemption applies to each form of taxation that would require the obligation, the interest on the obligation, or both, to be considered in computing a tax, except—
(1) a nondiscriminatory franchise tax or another nonproperty tax instead of a franchise tax, imposed on a corporation; and
(2) an estate or inheritance tax.
(b) The tax status of interest on obligations and dividends, earnings, or other income from evidences of ownership issued by the Government or an agency and the tax treatment of gain and loss from the disposition of those obligations and evidences of ownership is decided under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). An obligation that the Federal Housing Administration had agreed, under a contract made before March 1, 1941, to issue at a future date, has the tax exemption privileges provided by the authorizing law at the time of the contract. This subsection does not apply to obligations and evidences of ownership issued by the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the District, territory, or possession.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 945; Pub. L. 99514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3124(a)31:742.R.S. § 3701; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86346, § 105(a), 73 Stat. 622. 3124(b)31:742a.Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 7, § 4, 55 Stat. 9; Mar. 28, 1942, ch. 205, § 6, 56 Stat. 190; restated June 25, 1947, ch. 147, 61 Stat. 180; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86346, § 202, 73 Stat. 624. In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “Except as otherwise provided by law, all . . . bonds, Treasury notes, and other” are omitted as surplus. The words “political subdivision of a State” are substituted for “municipal or local authority” for clarity and consistency. The word “applies” is substituted for “extends” for clarity. The words “directly or indirectly” are omitted as surplus. In clause (1), the word “instead” is substituted for “in lieu” for clarity. In subsection (b), the words “shares, certificates, stock, or other” and “sale or other” are omitted as surplus. The words “The tax status of . . . and the tax treatment of . . . is decided under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)” are substituted for “shall not have any exemption, as such . . . shall not have any special treatment, as such, except as provided under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954” for clarity. The words “on or after March 28, 1942” and 31:742a(a)(1st sentence words after semicolon related to the United States Maritime Commission) are omitted as executed. The last sentence is substituted for 31:742a(a)(last sentence) for clarity. The words “any political subdivision thereof” are omitted as included in “agency or instrumentality”. The text of 31:742a(b) and (c) is omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3125 - Relief for lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, or defaced obligations
## Text
(a) In this section, “obligation” means a direct obligation of the United States Government issued under law for valuable consideration, including bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, Treasury bills, and interim certificates issued for an obligation.
(b) The Secretary of the Treasury may provide relief for the loss, theft, destruction, mutilation, or defacement of an obligation identified by number and description.
(c) (1) An indemnity bond is required as a condition of relief if the obligation is payable to bearer or assigned so as to become payable to bearer and is not proven clearly to have been destroyed. The Secretary may prescribe for the indemnity bond the form, amount, and surety or security requirements.
(2) Relief for interest coupons claimed to have been attached to an obligation may be provided only if the Secretary is satisfied that the coupons have not been paid and are destroyed or will not become the basis of a valid claim against the Government.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 946.)
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3126 - Losses and relief from liability related to redeeming savings bonds and notes
## Text
(a) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, a loss resulting from a payment related to redeeming a savings bond or savings note shall be replaced out of the fund established by section 17303(a) of title 40. A Federal reserve bank, a paying agent allowed to make payments in redeeming a bond or note, or an officer or employee of the Department of the Treasury is relieved from liability to the United States Government for the loss when the Secretary decides that the loss did not result from the fault or negligence of the bank, paying agent, officer, or employee. The Secretary shall relieve the bank, agent, officer, or employee from liability when the Secretary decides that written notice of liability or potential liability has not been given to the bank, agent, officer, or employee by the Government within 10 years from the date of the erroneous payment. However, the Secretary may not relieve a paying agent of an assumed unconditional liability to the Government.
(b) Section 17304(c) of title 40 applies to a decision of the Secretary made under this section. A recovery or repayment of a loss for which replacement is made out of the fund shall be credited to the fund and is available for the purposes for which the fund was established.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 946; Pub. L. 107217, § 3(h)(4), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1299.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3126(a)31:757c(i)(1st4th sentences).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 22(i)(1st6th sentences); added Apr. 11, 1943, ch. 52, § 3, 57 Stat. 63; restated Apr. 3, 1945, ch. 51, § 3, 59 Stat. 47; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86346, § 103, 31 Stat. 622; Oct. 17, 1968, Pub. L. 90595, § 2, 82 Stat. 1155. 3126(b)31:757c(i)(5th, 6th sentences). In subsection (a), the words “qualified” and “authorized or” are omitted as surplus. The words “officer or employee of the Department of the Treasury” are substituted for “Treasury of the United States” and “Treasurer” because of the source provisions restated in section 321 of the revised title and for consistency with other titles of the United States Code. The text of 31:757c(i)(3d sentence) is omitted as surplus because of 39:410. The words “under regulations prescribed by him” are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
Amendments2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107217, § 3(h)(4)(A), substituted “section 17303(a) of title 40” for “section 2 of the Government Losses in Shipment Act (40 U.S.C. 722)”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107217, § 3(h)(4)(B), substituted “Section 17304(c) of title 40” for “Section 3 of the Government Losses in Shipment Act (40 U.S.C. 723) (related to finality of decisions of the Secretary)”.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3127 - Credit to officers, employees, and agents for stolen Treasury notes
## Text
When an officer, employee, or agent of the United States Government authorized to receive, redeem, or cancel Treasury notes receives or pays a note that was stolen and put in circulation after it had been received or redeemed by an officer, employee, or agent authorized to receive or redeem the note, the Secretary of the Treasury may allow the officer, employee, or agent receiving or paying the stolen note a credit for the amount of the note. The Secretary may allow the credit only if the Secretary is satisfied that the note was received or paid in good faith and in exercising ordinary prudence.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 947.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 312731:740.R.S. § 3707. The word “employee” is added for consistency with other titles of the United States Code. The words “of the United States Government” are added for clarity and consistency. The word “duly” is omitted as surplus. The words “issued by authority of law” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “which has subsequently thereto” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “is satisfied” are substituted for “upon full and satisfactory proof” to eliminate unnecessary words.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3128 - Proof of death to support payment
## Text
A finding of death made by an officer or employee of the United States Government authorized by law to make the finding is sufficient proof of death to allow credit in the accounts of a Federal reserve bank or accountable official of the Department of the Treasury in a case involving the transfer, exchange, reissue, redemption, or payment of obligations of the Government, including obligations guaranteed by the Government for which the Secretary of the Treasury acts as transfer agent.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 947.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 312831:757d.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 23; added Apr. 3, 1945, ch. 51, § 4, 59 Stat. 48. The words “officer or employee” are substituted for “official or agency” for clarity and consistency with other titles of the United States Code. The word “Government” is added for consistency. The words “section 1005 of Appendix to title 50” are omitted because the section was repealed by section 8(a) of the Act of Sept. 6, 1966 (Pub. L. 89554, 80 Stat. 651). The words “or by any other” are omitted as surplus. The words “or by the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Navy” are omitted because of 10:ch. 75. The word “official” is substituted for “officer” for consistency. The words “bonds and other” are omitted as surplus. The words “Secretary of the Treasury” are substituted for “Treasury Department” for accuracy and consistency.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3129 - Appropriation to pay expenses
## Text
(a) Amounts to pay necessary expenses (including rent) for an issue of obligations authorized under this chapter are appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury. However, the amount appropriated under this section may not be more than—
(1) .2 percent of the amount of bonds and notes authorized under this chapter;
(2) .1 percent of the amount of certificates of indebtedness authorized under section 3104 of this title; and
(3) .1 percent of the amount of certificates of indebtedness authorized under the First Liberty Bond Act.
(b) An appropriation under this section is available for obligation only through the end of the fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the issue was made. During a period for which an appropriation for a specified amount is made for expenses for which this section makes an appropriation for an unspecified amount, only the appropriation for the specified amount is available for obligation.
(Pub. L. 97258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 947.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 312931:753(d)(last sentence less related to 31:771).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 18(d)(last sentence less related to § 8); added Mar. 3, 1919, ch. 100, § 1, 40 Stat. 1310. 31:757c(e).Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288, § 22(e); added Feb. 4, 1935, ch. 5, § 6, 49 Stat. 21; restated Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 7, § 3, 55 Stat. 8. 31:759.Apr. 24, 1917, ch. 4, § 8, 40 Stat. 37; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 1(20)(related to 40 Stat. 37), 45 Stat. 987. 31:760.Sept. 24, 1917, ch. 56, § 10, 40 Stat. 292; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 1(20)(related to 40 Stat. 292), 45 Stat. 987; June 1, 1955, ch. 119, § 3, 69 Stat. 82. 31:761.June 16, 1921, ch. 23, § 1(last par. last sentence under heading “Office of the Secretary”), 42 Stat. 36. In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “an issue of obligations authorized under this chapter” are substituted for 31:761(less proviso) to reflect consolidation of the authority for issues of obligations in the revised chapter and for consistency. The text of 31:757c(e) is omitted as unnecessary and superseded by 39:410. The words “out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated” in 31:760 are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency. The words “to be expended as the Secretary of the Treasury may direct” in 31:760 are omitted as surplus. In clause (1), the .2 percent limitation on expenses of bonds referred to in 31:760 is made applicable to a “note” because of the definition of bond in 31:753(d)(last sentence). The words “sections 735 to 738, . . . 765, . . . 773 of this title and section 84 of title 12” in 31:753(d)(last sentence) are omitted because they refer to sections previously repealed (31:735738, 765) or obsolete (31:773, which was superseded by 39:410) and because 12:84 was amended to express the result required by the source provisions by section 10 of the Act of February 25, 1927 (ch. 191, 44 Stat. 1229). In subsection (b), the words “appropriation for the specified amount” are substituted for “definite appropriation”, and the words “appropriation for an unspecified amount” are substituted for “indefinite appropriation”, as being more precise. The word “only” is substituted for “and the indefinite appropriation shall not be available for obligation” to eliminate unnecessary words.
Editorial Notes
References in TextThe First Liberty Bond Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is act Apr. 24, 1917, ch. 4, 40 Stat. 35, which enacted sections 746, 755, 755a, 759, 764, 774, and 804 of former Title 31 and section 462a of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and amended sections 745 and 768 of former Title 31, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1072.
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# 31 U.S.C. § 3130 - Annual public debt report
## Text
(a) General Rule.— On or before June 1 of each calendar year after 1993, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on—
(1) the Treasurys public debt activities, and
(2) the operations of the Federal Financing Bank.
(b) Required Information on Public Debt Activities.— Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following information:
(1) A table showing the following information with respect to the total public debt:
(A) The past levels of such debt and the projected levels of such debt as of the close of the current fiscal year and as of the close of the next 5 fiscal years under the most recent current services baseline projection of the executive branch.
(B) The past debt to GDP ratios and the projected debt to GDP ratios as of the close of the current fiscal year and as of the close of the next 5 fiscal years under such most recent current services baseline projection.
(2) A table showing the following information with respect to the net public debt:
(A) The past levels of such debt and the projected levels of such debt as of the close of the current fiscal year and as of the close of the next 5 fiscal years under the most recent current services baseline projection of the executive branch.
(B) The past debt to GDP ratios and the projected debt to GDP ratios as of the close of the current fiscal year and as of the close of the next 5 fiscal years under such most recent current services baseline projection.
(C) The interest cost on such debt for prior fiscal years and the projected interest cost on such debt for the current fiscal year and for the next 5 fiscal years under such most recent current services baseline projection.
(D) The interest cost to outlay ratios for prior fiscal years and the projected interest cost to outlay ratios for the current fiscal year and for the next 5 fiscal years under such most recent current services baseline projection.
(3) A table showing the maturity distribution of the net public debt as of the time the report is submitted and for prior years, and an explanation of the overall financing strategy used in determining the distribution of maturities when issuing public debt obligations, including a discussion of the projections and assumptions with respect to the structure of interest rates for the current fiscal year and for the succeeding 5 fiscal years.
(4) A table showing the following information as of the time the report is submitted and for prior years:
(A) A description of the various categories of the holders of public debt obligations.
(B) The portions of the total public debt held by each of such categories.
(5) A table showing the relationship of federally assisted borrowing to total Federal borrowing as of the time the report is submitted and for prior years.
(6) A table showing the annual principal and interest payments which would be required to amortize in equal annual payments the level (as of the time the report is submitted) of the net public debt over the longest remaining term to maturity of any obligation which is a part of such debt.
(c) Required Information on Federal Financing Bank.— Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall include (but not be limited to) information on the financial operations of the Federal Financing Bank, including loan payments and prepayments, and on the levels and categories of the lending activities of the Federal Financing Bank, for the current fiscal year and for prior fiscal years.
(d) Recommendations.— The Secretary of the Treasury may include in any report submitted under subsection (a) such recommendations to improve the issuance and sale of public debt obligations (and with respect to other matters) as he may deem advisable.
(e) Definitions.— For purposes of this section—
(1) Current fiscal year.— The term “current fiscal year” means the fiscal year ending in the calendar year in which the report is submitted.
(2) Total public debt.— The term “total public debt” means the total amount of the obligations subject to the public debt limit established in section 3101 of this title.
(3) Net public debt.— The term “net public debt” means the portion of the total public debt which is held by the public.
(4) Debt to gdp ratio.— The term “debt to GDP ratio” means the percentage obtained by dividing the level of the total public debt or net public debt, as the case may be, by the gross domestic product.
(5) Interest cost to outlay ratio.— The term “interest cost to outlay ratio” means, with respect to any fiscal year, the percentage obtained by dividing the interest cost for such fiscal year on the net public debt by the total amount of Federal outlays for such fiscal year.
(Added Pub. L. 103202, title II, § 201(a), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2355.)