### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define sequestration?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 113*, **sequestration** is defined as:

> a reduction in spending authority and loan guarantee commitments generally throughout the Government under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) or any other law

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 113*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

