Public debt

As of Tuesday, the federal debt was $7,623,393,028,778.05.

(That’s 7 trillion, 623 billion, 393 million, 28 thousand, seven hundred seventy-eight dollars and five cents.)

$4,428,946,193,753.01 is owed to individuals, corporations, state or local governments, and foreign governments. Types of securities held by the public include Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds, and United States Savings Bonds.

The remaining $3,194,446,835,025.04 is owed to Government trust funds, revolving funds, and special funds.

If you’d like to make a contribution to reduce the debt:

1. Make check payable to the “Bureau of the Public Debt”
2. In the memo section of the check, make sure you write “Gift to reduce the Debt Held by the Public”
3. Mail check to –

   ATTN DEPT G
   BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT
   P O BOX 2188
   PARKERSBURG, WV 26106-2188