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Appropriate funds

To officially set aside money for a specific purpose, usually by an act of Congress.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

A federal program that provides food benefits to low-income individuals and families to supplement their grocery budget. Also known as food stamps.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting and accounting. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

Interim continuing appropriations

A temporary funding measure passed by Congress to keep the government operating for a short period when a full budget has not yet been approved. Also called a 'continuing resolution'.

Department of Agriculture

A U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming, agriculture, forestry, and food. It oversees the SNAP program.

Retroactive benefits

Payments or benefits that cover a period in the past, effectively making up for something that was missed or owed from an earlier date.

Enacted

Refers to a bill becoming law after it has passed both chambers of Congress and been signed by the President, or otherwise becomes law as prescribed by the Constitution.