| − | A law that establishes or continues one of more Federal agencies or programs, establishes the terms and conditions under which they operate, authorizes the enactment of [[appropriation|appropriations]], and specifies how appropriated funds are to be used. [[authorization|Authorizations]] [[act|acts]] sometimes provide permanent [[appropriation|appropriations]].<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/authorizations_act.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | + | A law that establishes or continues one of more Federal agencies or programs, establishes the terms and conditions under which they operate, authorizes the enactment of [[appropriation]]s, and specifies how appropriated funds are to be used. [[Authorization]]s [[act]]s sometimes provide permanent appropriations.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/authorizations_act.htm US Senate Reference]</ref> |