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Budget and Security Strategy Required Before State of the Union Address

This bill aims to increase government transparency and timeliness by requiring the President to submit key documents before delivering the State of the Union address. The President must first transmit the detailed federal budget request and the National Security Strategy to Congress. This ensures that citizens and their representatives receive crucial financial and strategic plans on time, potentially leading to more informed public debate on spending and national security.
Key points
The President must first submit the full federal budget request for the upcoming fiscal year to Congress.
The President must also provide the current National Security Strategy to Congress.
Congress cannot invite the President to deliver the State of the Union until both documents have been received.
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Print number: 118_S_3734
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2024-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SUBMIT IT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3734.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President must first submit the full federal budget request for the upcoming fiscal year to Congress.
  • The President must also provide the current National Security Strategy to Congress.
  • Congress cannot invite the President to deliver the State of the Union until both documents have been received.
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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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 2025-12-26.

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