Discretionary Appropriations Status

These tables provide estimates of budget authority and outlays for fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The estimates in the House and Senate status tables are those used by the House and Senate Committees on the Budget.

"Status" refers to the latest stage of action taken by the Congress on an appropriation bill (for example, reported out of full committee, passed by the House or Senate, or conference agreement). The tables are arranged by appropriation subcommittee and, where appropriate, show funding compared with allocations made for the discretionary categories pursuant to sections 302(a)(1) and 302(b)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Section 302(a)(1)refers to the total discretionary allocation included in the concurrent resolution on the budget; section 302(b)(1) refers to the subdivision of that total among the appropriation subcommittees. The totals and the suballocations may be increased when appropriations are provided for certain specific purposes identified in the budget resolution.

House and Senate Status Tables