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Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution: Annual Joint Budget Hearing

This resolution establishes an annual joint hearing of the House and Senate Budget Committees to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch.
Key points
Joint Hearing: The Budget Committees must hold a hearing to review audit findings and the federal government's financial position.
Comptroller General's Role: The Comptroller General of the United States will present the information in a nonpartisan and fact-based manner.
Open Participation: The hearing is open to the public and media, and any Member of Congress may participate regardless of committee membership.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SCONRES_11
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SCONRES_11.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Joint Hearing: The Budget Committees must hold a hearing to review audit findings and the federal government's financial position.
  • Comptroller General's Role: The Comptroller General of the United States will present the information in a nonpartisan and fact-based manner.
  • Open Participation: The hearing is open to the public and media, and any Member of Congress may participate regardless of committee membership.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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