# 117-sres-724: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the historic definition of a recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth.

117-sres-724, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the historic definition of a recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX); status Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3745) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-724
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the historic definition of a recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3745)
- Introduced: 2022-07-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the historic definition of a recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2022-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2022-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2022-08-02T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sres-724 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/724)

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- [117-s-4815: START Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4815)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-sjres-55: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of t…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sjres-55)
- [117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-643)
- [117-sres-636: A resolution urging the development of a strategy to counter the rise in violen…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-636)
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