### Question
What is the definition of contingent commitment?


### Answer
The definition of **contingent commitment** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16371*:

> a commitment to obligate funds from future available budget authority that is—


(A) contingent on those funds being made available in law at a future date

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation**

