[Intro — Narrator] Ladies and gentlemen… On the left: the Authorizers! On the right: the Appropriators! Let the budget remix… begin! [Verse 1 — Authorizer] I write the law, define the scope, shape the plans of every hope, My authorization sets the stage, opens up the program page. I tell you WHAT you’re allowed to do— But not the dollars to see it through. [Verse 2 — Appropriator] And here I come with the money in hand— The HOW and WHEN of every plan. I fund the lines, reduce or extend, Without appropriation, nothing begins! [Pre-Chorus — Both] We argue, we debate, through the long fiscal night, But together we make the system right. [Chorus — Both] Congress remixes your budget—oh can’t you see? Authorizations say “What,” appropriations say “Money!” From hearings to markups, to votes on the floor, They shape every dollar that programs explore. [Verse 3 — Narrator] But wait—fiscal law alarms begin to play, ADA violations ruin your day. Misappropriation? That’s the wrong color spent! Augmentation? Adding funds that were never meant! [Pre-Chorus — Both] Purpose, Time, Amount—follow every rule, Fiscal law isn’t optional, it’s procurement school. [Chorus — Both] Congress remixes your budget—oh hear the sound! Move one dollar wrong, and trouble comes around. Authorizers dream big, appropriators steer, Together they control every fiscal year. [Bridge — Spoken & Sung] Authorizer: “I define the need!” Appropriator: “I supply the means!” Narrator: “Reprogram only when Congress agrees!” All: “Keep the colors straight and stay ADA-free!” [Breakdown — Call & Response] Call: “Purpose?” Response: “Use it right!” Call: “Time?” Response: “Spend in sight!” Call: “Amount?” Response: “Keep it tight!” All: “Fiscal law makes budgets right!” [Final Chorus — All] Congress remixes your budget—now you know the tune! From committees to compromises in every room. Authorizers set purpose, appropriators define pay, And fiscal law keeps chaos away!