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Capital expenditure

Money spent by an organization on acquiring or upgrading physical assets like property, buildings, or major equipment that are expected to be used for more than one year.

Federal Reserve

The central bank of the United States, responsible for managing the nation's money supply, supervising banks, and maintaining financial stability.

Joint resolution

A legislative measure that requires approval by both the House and Senate and is sent to the President for his signature or veto, typically used for specific actions or constitutional amendments. In this bill, it specifically refers to a measure to disapprove a Federal Reserve expenditure.

Fast-track consideration

A special legislative procedure designed to speed up the consideration and vote on a particular measure by limiting debate, amendments, and the time for committee review.

Quorum call

A procedure used in a legislative body to determine if the minimum number of members required to be present for business to be conducted (a quorum) is actually in attendance.

Veto message

An official communication from the President to Congress explaining his reasons for refusing to sign a bill into law.