When is an Appropriations Act enacted?

An Appropriations Act is enacted after it has been approved by both houses of Congress and signed into law by the President of the United States. This process typically occurs during the annual federal budget cycle, where Congress allocates funding for government operations and programs. The act specifies the amount of money that can be spent on various activities, ensuring that federal agencies have the necessary resources to function. If not enacted by the start of the fiscal year, temporary funding measures may be used to prevent a government shutdown.