From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms
Expense
Achieving Transparency And Accountability In Federal Spending (Part 1 of 2)
Outflow or other depletion of assets or incurrences of liabilities (or a combination of both) during some period as a result of providing goods, rendering services, or carrying out other activities related to an entity’s programs and missions, the benefits from which do not extend beyond the present operating period.
Funding the Government: The Budget Process and Omnibus Spending Bills [Article I Initiative]
More
- “House Committee Funding: Process and Historical Appropriations and Authorizations,” CRS Report RL32794 (34-page PDF
) - Monthly Treasury Statement (includes the monthly receipts/outlays and deficit/surplus of the United States).
- “Savings in Mandatory Outlays in Selected Reconciliation Acts,” CRS Report RS22277 (8-page PDF)
- “The Budget Control Act: Frequently Asked Questions,” CRS Report R44874 (21-page PDF)
- “Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act,” CRS Report R45013 (52-page PDF)
Discretionary and mandatory outlays of the US Federal Government
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- Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
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Pocket Constitution
Citizen’s Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials: A Guide for Citizen Lobbyists and Grassroots Advocates
Congressional Procedure
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