U.S. Constitution, Article VI — Debts, Supremacy and Oaths, Clause 1
All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
Notes
Requires all debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adoption of the Constitution to be as valid against the United States under the Constitution as under the Confederation. The obligations made before adoption carry over and remain binding on the United States.
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