The Appropriations Process AGENDA I. Basic Principles and Definitions Background of the Appropriations Committee Appropriation Fundamentals Budget Authority Budget Outlays Committee Allocation   II. The Origination of Appropriations III. The Budget Resolution and the Appropriations Process The Appropriations Committee and the Budget Resolution   IV. The Appropriations Committee The Role of the Appropriations Committee   V. The Rules Committee and Appropriation Measures Legislating & Appropriating in the House The Need for Special Rules   VI. Floor Consideration of Appropriation Measures House Floor Consideration Points of Order in the Appropriation Process   VII. Conference Consideration of Appropriation Measures VIII. The Conference Report and Joint Explanatory Statement Senate Consideration and Appropriation Conference Reports Disposing of Amendments in Disagreement