U.S. Code > Title 2 The Congress > CHAPTER 17A—CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS (§§ 621—665_to_665e) > § 621. Congressional declaration of purpose

§ 621. Congressional declaration of purpose

The Congress declares that it is essential—
(1) to assure effective congressional control over the budgetary process;
(2) to provide for the congressional determination each year of the appropriate level of Federal revenues and expenditures;
(3) to provide a system of impoundment control;
(4) to establish national budget priorities; and
(5) to provide for the furnishing of information by the executive branch in a manner that will assist the Congress in discharging its duties.