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2 U.S.C. § 621

Congressional declaration of purpose

United States · Title 2 — THE CONGRESS · Status: effective

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2 U.S.C. § 621, Congressional declaration of purpose, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/422987
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The Congress declares that it is essential—

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 93-344(H.R. 7130)1974-07-12
    Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally