Legislative Process
Continuing Resolution
Definition
Temporary legislation that funds the federal government at existing levels when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted by the start of the fiscal year.
Related Terms
Appropriation
An act of Congress that provides the legal authority for federal agencies to incur obligations and make payments from the Treasury for specified purposes.
Government ShutdownThe suspension of non-essential federal government operations when Congress fails to pass funding legislation by the start of the fiscal year.
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Common Questions
- What is a continuing resolution?
- Temporary legislation that funds the federal government at existing levels when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted by the start of the fiscal year.
- What terms are related to continuing resolution?
- Related terms include: Appropriation, Government Shutdown. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for continuing resolution.