A detailed examination of appropriations, the legal mechanism through which Congress permits federal agencies to incur obligations and make payments out of the Treasury.
An in-depth exploration of Budget Authority, its types, historical context, and significance in public finance.
The Commerce Clause is a provision in the United States Constitution that grants Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with Native American tribes.
A comprehensive overview of the Inspector General in the USA, encompassing history, responsibilities, key events, and related terms.
Logrolling is a legislative practice where lawmakers trade support for each other’s proposals to achieve mutual benefits.
The debt ceiling is the maximum amount of money that the federal government is allowed to borrow. When the federal government approaches the ceiling, Congress must raise it in order to authorize additional borrowing and issuance of new debt by the Treasury.
The Franking Privilege allows certain individuals, especially members of Congress, to send mail without postage charges, facilitating communication with constituents and other officials.
An overview of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Amendment, a federal legislation passed in 1986 aimed at reducing budget deficits by setting deficit reduction goals and mandating expenditure reductions if Congress fails to meet these goals.
The Joint Economic Committee of Congress (JEC) is a combined House and Senate committee responsible for monitoring major economic issues and developments to keep Congress well-informed.
