Appropriations typically expire at the end of the fiscal year for which they were made, which is September 30 in the United States. However, certain appropriations can be designated as "no-year" or "multi-year," allowing them to remain available for spending beyond the fiscal year. Additionally, specific projects or programs may have designated periods for which funds can be used before they must be reappropriated. Ultimately, the expiration of appropriations is governed by the terms set forth in the legislation that created them.
Expired appropriations are not available to obligate once they expire (if it's not obligated by the expiration date, they are no longer available). However, the unliquidated obligations (funds already obligated but not expensed) are available to use (or create expenditures) for up to five years from the date the funds expire. The obligated funds must be used for the intent they were they originally obligated.See the link below.
Expired appropriations are not available to obligate once they expire (if it's not obligated by the expiration date, they are no longer available). However, the unliquidated obligations (funds already obligated but not expensed) are available to use (or create expenditures) for up to five years from the date the funds expire. The obligated funds must be used for the intent they were they originally obligated.See the link below.
Closed appropriations
House Appropriations Committee
Civil works appropriations are typically available for a period of five years. This duration allows for the planning, design, and execution of various civil works projects, such as infrastructure improvements and environmental restoration. After the five-year period, any unspent funds generally expire unless specific extensions or reauthorizations are provided by Congress.
Appropriations are a kind of act where money is set aside for specific use. Appropriations originated in the late 14th century.
Certain laws, known as "sunset laws" or "sunset provisions," automatically expire unless renewed by Congress. These laws include specific provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and various federal programs that have a predetermined expiration date. Additionally, appropriations for government funding can also expire if not renewed, leading to potential government shutdowns. Sunset clauses are often included to ensure regular review and evaluation of legislation.
The house and senate appropriations committees and their subcommittees handle appropriations bills.
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Hal Rogers (R) is the chairman of the US House Appropriations Committee.
United States House Committee on Appropriations was created in 1865.