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GAO Review of Presidential Special Messages

The Government Accountability Office's review process of presidential special messages under the Impoundment Control Act, including examination of legal sufficiency, proper classification, and enforcement of timing rules.

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Jan 19, 2026

What is the GAO’s standard process for reviewing a presidential special message under the Impoundment Control Act?

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) serves as the statutorily mandated reviewer of presidential “special messages” under the Impoundment Control Act (ICA): it receives copies of special message...