### Question
How does the law define covered lapse in appropriations?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 1341*, **covered lapse in appropriations** is defined as:

> any lapse in appropriations that begins on or after December 22, 2018

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 1341*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-THE BUDGET PROCESS > CHAPTER 13-APPROPRIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES**

