Obligation
A binding promise by a government agency to pay money, for example by signing a contract or awarding a grant. Spending data such as USAspending.gov counts money when it is obligated, which can be before it is actually paid out.
Plain meaning written by PSI Sci editors from the linked source. Source: USAspending.gov, Data sources and glossary
Also written: obligations, obligated
Measures that use this word
- S. 5670: A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 10548: To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.
- S. 5486: A bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.
- H.Res. 1321: Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.
- HB 2480 (202526): Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethica
- SB 216 (202526): Establishing the Kansas paid sick time act, setting accrual, usage and employer obligations regarding earned paid sick time and making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees exercising rights under the
- SB 446 (202526): Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethica
- HB 1325 (20261): Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations.
- HB 2485 (202526): Authorizing the chief executive officer of the board of regents to negotiate and settle repayment obligations arising under financial aid programs administered by the board, providing requirements for agreements between
- HB 241 (2026): Landlord Obligations and Construction Contracting
Record obligation