For Impoundments we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Advocacy and Congressional.

Impoundments (Advocacy)

Any action taken by the executive branch that delays or precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority appropriated by Congress.

Impoundments (Congressional)

Any action taken by the executive branch that delays or precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority appropriated by Congress. The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Act of 1974 was enacted after frequent use of impoundments by President Richard Nixon. In addition to creating the budget process currently used, the 1974 law established procedures for congressional approval or disapproval of temporary or permanent impoundments, which are called deferrals and rescissions.

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