'''Supplemental appropriation''' is budget authority provided in an [[appropriations]] act in addition to regular or continuing appropriations already provided. Supplemental appropriations generally are made to cover [[emergencies]], such as disaster relief, or other needs deemed too urgent to be postponed until the enactment of next year's regular appropriations act.
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'''Supplemental appropriation''' is [[budget authority]] provided in an [[appropriations]] act in addition to regular or continuing appropriations already provided. Supplemental appropriations generally are made to cover [[emergencies]], such as disaster relief, or other needs deemed too urgent to be postponed until the enactment of next year's regular appropriations act.