What terms are related to sequestration?

Related terms include: Discretionary Spending, Budget Resolution. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for sequestration.

Budget & Spending

Sequestration

Automatic, across-the-board spending cuts triggered when Congress fails to meet deficit reduction targets set by the Budget Control Act.

Federal spending that Congress sets annually through the appropriations process, including defense, education, and infrastructure.

A concurrent resolution that sets Congress's overall spending and revenue targets for the upcoming fiscal year. Not signed by the President.

What is a sequestration?: Automatic, across-the-board spending cuts triggered when Congress fails to meet deficit reduction targets set by the Budget Control Act.
What terms are related to sequestration?: Related terms include: Discretionary Spending, Budget Resolution. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for sequestration.