The Commission shall report to the President and Congress on the first Monday of which month?

• A. First Monday of December
• B. First Monday of January
• C. First Monday of November
• D. First Monday of October

Answer: (A)

This question tests the Tariff Commission’s statutory duty to deliver an annual report and the exact deadline set for it. The Commission is required to submit its annual report to the President and Congress, detailing its activities, investigations, and tariff-related recommendations for the year. The deadline is the first Monday of December, a fixed date that ensures the report is completed before year’s end so Congress and the President can review it in time to inform upcoming policy and budgeting decisions. December is chosen to provide a timely, year-end summary, while the “first Monday” rule gives a clear, consistent deadline each year, avoiding weekend delays. The other months don’t align with this legal deadline, so December on the first Monday is the correct timing.