### Question
What is the definition of public debt obligation?


### Answer
The definition of **public debt obligation** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*:

> any obligation subject to the public debt limit established under section 3101 of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

