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Constitutionality of “No Appropriation” Clause in the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act

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A “no appropriation” clause in the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, requiring approval of a construction project by the appropriate committees of the Senate and House of Representatives before Congress may enact appropriations legislation for the project, is constitutional.

Updated July 9, 2014