| Hi John,
If the president can’t manage to submit his budget request to Congress on time, why should he get the grand stage of a State of the Union speech for TV?
Our Constitution does not mandate a glitzy State of the Union spectacle.
In fact, before President Woodrow Wilson's progressive era, the “State of the Union” message was often a simple printed book or letter mailed to Congress.
But here’s the thing: President Biden's eagerness, like his predecessors', to deliver this high-profile speech gives Congress a powerful tool to demand accountability.
The SUBMIT IT Act, introduced by Senator Joni Ernst and Representative Buddy Carter, aims at fixing the issue of late presidential submissions to Congress. This legislation requires presidents to provide Congress with both a budget request and a national security strategy before giving any State of the Union address.
By withholding the SOTU address until these crucial documents are submitted, the SUBMIT IT Act aims to empower Congress to fulfill its duties more effectively, hold the President accountable, and ensure a timely start to each year's legislative priorities.
John, I'm reaching out to you because I value your dedication to advocating for better budgets, fiscal responsibility, national security, and the Constitution. If we want to ensure accountability and timely action from our leaders, we need to advance this legislation.
I put together a case for it right here that you can share with fellow concerned citizens.
It’s the highlights of my argument on the Trish Regan Show last week, which you can see here. | 
