contingent commitment
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United States Code
23 U.S.C. § 601 — in this section (4 versions over time)
The term “contingent commitment” means a commitment to obligate an amount from future available budget authority that is—
(A) contingent on those funds being made available in law at a future date; and
(B) not an obligation of the Federal Government.
42 U.S.C. § 16371 — in this part
The term "contingent commitment" means a commitment to obligate funds from future available budget authority that is—
(A) contingent on those funds being made available in law at a future date; and
(B) not an obligation of the Federal Government.