### Question
Can you define what public debt limit means?


### Answer
**Public debt limit** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 8438*:

> the limitation imposed by section 3101(b) of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8438*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN**

