### Question
How does CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS define new spending authority?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 651*, **new spending authority** is defined as:

> spending authority not provided by law on the effective date of this Act, including any increase in or addition to spending authority provided by law on such date

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 651*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17A-CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-FISCAL PROCEDURES > Part A-General Provisions**

