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Discretionary Spending Limits for FY2002: A Procedural Assessment

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
May 23, 2002

Summary

This report discusses discretionary spending, which is provided in annual appropriations acts, is constrained in part by limits set in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.

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