unfunded priority
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
Unfunded Priority Defined.—In this section, the term "unfunded priority" means a program or mission requirement that—
(1) has not been selected for funding in the applicable proposed budget;
(2) is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational need; and
(3) the Commandant would have recommended for inclusion in the applicable proposed budget had additional resources been available or had the requirement emerged before the budget was submitted.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2018–202614 U.S.C. § 5108Coast Guard · Unfunded priorities list · in this section
- 2012–present14 U.S.C. § 663Coast Guard · Submission of plans to Congress · in this section
In this section, the term “unfunded priority” means a program or mission requirement that—
(1) has not been selected for funding in the applicable proposed budget;
(2) is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational need; and
(3) the Commandant would have recommended for inclusion in the applicable proposed budget had additional resources been available or had the requirement emerged before the budget was submitted.
Source
- 2026–present14 U.S.C. § 5108Coast Guard · Unfunded priorities list · in this section