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Unobligated Funds

Money that has been approved and set aside by Congress for a specific purpose but has not yet been formally committed or spent by the agency it was given to.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

An independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for planning and carrying out civilian foreign aid and development assistance programs around the world.

Disaster Relief Fund (DRF)

A special account managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides financial assistance to states, communities, and individuals after a major disaster or emergency has been officially declared.

Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act)

The main federal law that outlines the process for the President to declare a major disaster or emergency, making federal assistance available to states, local governments, and individuals.

Appropriated

When Congress formally sets aside or designates money from the federal treasury for a specific government program or purpose.

Enactment

The process by which a bill officially becomes law after being passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, or if passed over a presidential veto.