Permanent appropriation

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Budget authority that becomes available as the result of previously enacted legislation (substantive legislation or prior appropriations act) and does not require current action by Congress. Budget authority is considered to be "current" if provided in the current session of Congress and "permanent" if provided in prior sessions.^[1]

See also[edit]

• Mandatory spending
• Entitlement
• Backdoor authority

References[edit]

1. ↑ [1] US Senate Reference