State of the Union message

American  

noun

U.S. Government.

1. an annual message to Congress in which the president reports on the state of the nation and outlines a legislative program: required by the Constitution (Article II, Section 3). SOTU

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Example Sentences

Its financial interests might stand in opposition to its social interests: In his 1999 State of the Union message, for example, President Clinton simultaneously threatened to sue the tobacco industry over its threat to public health, and advocated allowing Social Security to invest in all equities — tobacco included.

From Los Angeles Times

Like last year, Vladimir Putin's state of the union message will be broadcast on giant advertising display screens in the streets of Moscow - so drivers stuck in the infamous traffic of the Russian capital will be able to follow along their president's address.

From BBC

“He’s got to show more energy. Like he did in last year’s State of the Union message.”

From Los Angeles Times

President Biden hopes to use his State of the Union message on Tuesday to move the debate to the right question and make the case for the quiet revolution he has championed in our nation’s approach to future prosperity.

From Washington Post

He released a comprehensive mental health and drug treatment plan as part of his State of the Union message.

From Seattle Times