§ 1511. Definition and application

• (a) In this subchapter, “appropriations” means—
  • (1) appropriated amounts;
  • (2) funds; and
  • (3) authority to make obligations by contract before appropriations.
• (b) This subchapter does not apply to—
  • (1) amounts (except amounts for administrative expenses) available—
    • (A) for price support and surplus removal of agricultural commodities; and
    • (B) under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 ( 7 U.S.C. 612c );
  • (2) a corporation getting amounts to make loans (except paid in capital amounts) without legal liability on the part of the United States Government; and
  • (3) the Senate, the House of Representatives, a committee of Congress, a member, officer, employee, or office of either House of Congress, or the Office of the Architect of the Capitol or an officer or employee of that Office.