Congressional Appropriations
/kənˈɡrɛʃənəl əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds allocated by the United States Congress for specific government purposes through legislative acts.
Congressional appropriations are essential for funding federal agencies each fiscal year.
Forms
- congressional appropriations
- congressional appropriation
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the statutory authorization of government spending by Congress; it is a key step in the federal budget process, distinct from budget requests or outlays.
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