### Question
How is the "item of new direct spending" defined?


### Answer
The term **item of new direct spending** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 691e* as follows -

> any specific provision of law that is estimated to result in an increase in budget authority or outlays for direct spending relative to the most recent levels calculated pursuant to section 907 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 691e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17B-IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL AND LINE ITEM VETO > SUBCHAPTER III-LINE ITEM VETO**

