Number: 98-648
Title: Appropriations Bills: What Are "General Provisions"?
Authors: Sandy Streeter, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: An annual appropriations act generally consists of two parts-- paragraphs providing funding, and general provisions focusing on non-funding as well as funding issues. Generally, each paragraph corresponds to a unique budget account and provides a lump sum amount for a group of activities such as agency salaries and expenses, and may include restrictions or conditions that apply to that funding. Some general provisions establish restrictions and conditions which apply to a single account, multiple accounts, the entire bill, or a department or agency funded in the bill. General provisions may be of a policy or operational character.
Pages: 2
Date: January 25, 2007