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RL31193American Law
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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