appropriation bill

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appropriation bill

The committee reviews the appropriation bill before the vote.

Definition

Noun: A legislative bill that proposes to authorize the government to spend public money for a specific, stated purpose. It is a formal request for funds from the legislature, detailing how much money is needed and for what exact use.

Usage

An appropriation bill is a specific type of legislation. It is introduced in a legislative body (like a parliament or congress) to legally permit the withdrawal of funds from the treasury. Its passage is necessary for the government to fund its operations and programs.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The congress debated the annual appropriation bill for the defense department.
    • Passing the appropriation bill is essential to keep government agencies running.
    • The senator proposed an amendment to the appropriation bill to increase funding for education.
Advanced Usage
  • "to introduce an appropriation bill": The formal act of presenting the bill to the legislature for consideration.
    • The committee chair will introduce the appropriation bill next week.
  • "to pass an appropriation bill": The act of the legislature approving the bill, making it law.
    • The government cannot spend the money until they pass the appropriation bill.
Variants and Related Words
  • Appropriation (n): The act of setting aside money for a specific purpose; also refers to the sum of money that is set aside.
    • The budget includes a large appropriation for infrastructure.
  • Continuing Resolution (n): A temporary law that funds government agencies at existing levels when a regular appropriation bill has not been passed by the deadline.
    • Congress passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.
Synonyms
  • Spending bill: A legislative bill authorizing government expenditures.
  • Supply bill: A term used in some parliamentary systems for legislation granting funds to the government.
Related Phrases
  • Appropriations Committee: The legislative committee responsible for reviewing and drafting appropriation bills.
    • The proposal must first be reviewed by the Appropriations Committee.
appropriation bill

The committee reviews the appropriation bill before the vote.

Noun
  1. a legislative act proposing to authorize the expenditure of public funds for a specified purpose