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Appropriated

Money that has been formally set aside by an act of Congress for a specific purpose or government program.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or organization uses for budgeting and accounting. For the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1st to September 30th.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

A U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating the federal response to disasters and emergencies, helping people and communities before, during, and after such events.

Disaster Relief Fund

A specific account managed by FEMA that provides financial assistance to states, local governments, individuals, and certain non-profit organizations after a presidential disaster declaration.

Emergency Requirement

A special budget designation for spending that allows it to be excluded from normal budget caps or 'pay-as-you-go' rules, typically used for unforeseen and urgent events like natural disasters.

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010

A law aimed at controlling federal spending by requiring that new legislation increasing direct spending or decreasing revenues must be offset by other cuts or revenue increases to avoid increasing the national debt.