Omnibus Spending Bill
/ˈɑmnɪbəs ˈspɛndɪŋ bɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative bill that packages together multiple appropriations or funding provisions for various government departments and programs into one single bill.
Congress passed an omnibus spending bill to fund several federal agencies for the fiscal year.
Forms
- omnibus spending bill
- omnibus spending bills
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Commentary
Omnibus spending bills consolidate numerous funding provisions, often expediting legislative approval but raising concerns about transparency and detailed congressional scrutiny.
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