“Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions,” CRS Report R44243, May 31, 2023 (9-page PDF) “Chevron Deference: A Primer,” CRS Report R44954, May 19, 2023 (40-page PDF) “Campaign Finance Law: An Analysis of Key Issues, Recent Developments, and Constitutional Considerations for Legislation,” CRS Report R45320, May 17, 2023 (45-page PDF) “The … Read more
“U.S. Electricity Sector: Summer 2022 Outlook,” CRS insight IN11943, May 31, 2022 (7-page PDF) “Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile,” CRS Report R46705, May 25, 2022 (17-page PDF) “Dynamic Scoring in the Congressional Budget Process,” CRS Report R46233, May 24, 2022 (24-page PDF) “Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations,” CRS Report R46936, May 18, 2022 (44-page … Read more
From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Permanent Appropriations Permanent Appropriations: 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 … Read more
From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Appropriation Act / Appropriation Bill / Continuing Resolution / Continuing Appropriations photo credit: BarelyFitz Appropriation Act: A statute, under the jurisdiction of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, that generally provides legal authority for federal agencies to incur obligations and to make payments out … Read more