### Question
What is the definition of priority funds?


### Answer
The definition of **priority funds** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 2238*:

> the difference between—


(A) the total funds that are made available under this section to pay the costs described in subsection (a)(2) for a fiscal year

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2238*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-HARBOR DEVELOPMENT**

