### Question
What is the definition of debt issuance suspension period?


### Answer
The definition of **debt issuance suspension period** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 8438*:

> any period for which the Secretary of the Treasury determines for purposes of this subsection that the issuance of obligations of the United States may not be made without exceeding the public debt limit

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8438*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&rsquo; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN**

