An AI model extracted this from the bill’s official record and can make mistakes. Check the official text ↗ (opens in new tab)

An AI model extracted this from the bill’s official record and can make mistakes. Check the official text ↗ (opens in new tab)

Appropriations

Money set aside by Congress for a specific purpose or government program.

Legislative Branch

The part of the U.S. government responsible for making laws, primarily composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and accounting. For the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1 to September 30.

Members' Representational Allowances (MRA)

Funds provided to each Member of Congress to cover the expenses of running their offices, including staff salaries, office supplies, and official communications.

Discretionary Spending

Government spending that Congress decides on each year through appropriations bills, unlike mandatory spending which is set by existing laws.

Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union

A special parliamentary procedure used in the House of Representatives to consider bills, allowing for more flexible debate and amendment processes with fewer members required for a quorum.

Union Calendar

A list of bills, generally those dealing with government revenue or spending, that are ready for consideration by the House of Representatives.