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WASHINGTON, D.C. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY July 12, 2019 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker: Since there is a reasonable uncertainty in projecting governmentcash flows, it is impossible to identify precisely how long extraordinary measures will last. We model various scenarios for our cash projections. Based on updated projections, there is a scenario in which werun out of cash in early September, before Congress reconvenes. Assuch, I request that Congress increase the debt ceiling before Congress leaves for summer recess. Sincerely, Shin T. Iw te! Steven T. Mnuchin Identical letter sent to: The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, House Republican Leader The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader

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Page 1: J 12019 Speaker U S House ofRepresentatives Washington DC ... · DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY WASHINGTON, D.C. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY July 12, 2019 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker

WASHINGTON, D.C.

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

July 12, 2019

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi

Speaker

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Madam Speaker:

Since there is a reasonable uncertainty in projecting governmentcash flows,it is impossible to

identify precisely how long extraordinary measures will last. We model various scenarios for

our cash projections. Based on updated projections, there is a scenario in which werun out of

cash in early September, before Congress reconvenes.

Assuch, I request that Congress increase the debt ceiling before Congress leaves for summer

recess.

Sincerely,

ShinT. Iwte!Steven T. Mnuchin

Identical letter sent to:

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, House Republican Leader

The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader

The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader