C. Spending

Congress is responsible for authorizing all spending on behalf of the government. All spending bills must originate in the House of Representatives. Neither the legislature nor the executive may have discretion over spending. Congress may not delegate this power.

Artificial limits like debt ceilings are not permitted. Congressional authorization of spending requires either provisions in the authorizing bill or a separate act to pause, suspend, or repeal.

C.1. Balanced Budgets and Deficit Spending

C.2. Debt Reduction