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direct spending

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

The term “direct spending” means—

(A) budget authority provided by law other than appropriation Acts;

(B) entitlement authority; and

(C) the food stamp program.

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  • 1994–20112 U.S.C. § 900The Congress · Statement of budget enforcement through sequestration; definitions · as used in this subchapter

The term “direct spending” means—

(A) budget authority provided by law other than appropriation Acts;

(B) entitlement authority; and

(C) the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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