USA Law

Tag: U.S. Federal – Legislative Branch

  • Discretionary Spending

    Discretionary Spending in the United States Mandatory (or Direct) and discretionary spending The authority for discretionary spending stems from annual appropriation acts, which are under the control of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Most defense, education, and […]

  • Direct Spending

    Direct Spending in the United States Direct Spending (or Mandatory Spending) in the Federal Budget Process Meaning of Direct Spending in the congressional and executive budget processes (GAO source): As defined by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, entitlement […]

  • Direct Spending

    Direct Spending in the United States Direct Spending (or Mandatory Spending) in the Federal Budget Process Meaning of Direct Spending in the congressional and executive budget processes (GAO source): As defined by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, entitlement […]