Number: RS21084
Title: Budget Enforcement for FY2002: An Overview of Procedural Developments
Authors: Robert Keith, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Congressional action on budgetary legislation for FY2002 is subject to constraints imposed by the 1974 Congressional Budget Act and the 1985 Balanced Budget Act, as amended. Congress and the President are expected to prevent sequesters for FY2002 by enacting before the end of the session legislation that increases the discretionary spending limits as needed and resets the PAYGO balance to zero.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated May 23, 2002