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Other2016-02-09Obama

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2017 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

This order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2017, requiring direct spending reductions in non-exempt budget accounts effective October 1, 2016, based on OMB calculations. The cuts follow statutory formulas in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended.

Other2014-03-10Obama

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2015 Pursuant To Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

This order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2015, requiring direct spending reductions in non-exempt budget accounts effective October 1, 2014, based on calculations from an OMB report to Congress. The cuts are mandated by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act and implemented according to OMB specifications.

Other2013-03-01Obama

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2013 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

This presidential order triggers automatic across-the-board federal spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2013, mandating reductions in non-exempt budget accounts as calculated by OMB. The order implements congressionally mandated cuts under the 2011 debt ceiling agreement when deficit reduction targets were not met by the Super Committee.

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