Joint Economic Committee Hearing on the 2016 Economic Report of the President
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism where Congress reviews the administration's economic analysis, which informs future federal tax, spending, and regulatory policy decisions.
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U.S. Taxpayers
The economic policies discussed during this hearing influence federal budget constraints, tax systems, and regulatory environments that impact the national economy.
Federal Policymakers
Members of the Joint Economic Committee use the testimony and report to inform their legislative decisions regarding fiscal and economic policy.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 2, 2016, in the Hart Senate Office Building.
- The session marked the 70th anniversary of both the Council of Economic Advisers and the Joint Economic Committee.
- The committee reviewed the 'Economic Report of the President' as part of a long-standing annual tradition.
- Chairman Coats noted that the current economic recovery has been slower than previous historical recoveries.
- The committee entered several charts into the record, including data on private-sector job growth streaks and GDP growth trends.
- Senator Martin Heinrich and Senator Amy Klobuchar submitted follow-up questions for the record to Jason Furman.
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism where Congress reviews the administration's economic analysis, which informs future federal tax, spending, and regulatory policy decisions.
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70th Anniversary Alignment
The hearing coincided with the 70th anniversary of both the Council of Economic Advisers and the Joint Economic Committee, both established by the same 1946 legislation.
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