Budget authority that becomes available as the result of previously enacted legislation (substantive legislation or prior [[appropriations]] [[act]]) and does not require current action by [[Congress]]. [[Budget authority]] is considered to be "current" if provided in the current session of Congress and "permanent" if provided in prior sessions.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/permanent_appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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Budget authority that becomes available as the result of previously enacted legislation (substantive legislation or prior [[appropriations]] [[act]]) and does not require current action by [[Congress]]. [[Budget authority]] is considered to be "current" if provided in the current session of Congress and "permanent" if provided in prior sessions.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/permanent_appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>