Bution to avoid potential ap Appropriation legislation comes with language that sometimes contains restrictions. Generally, the presumption is that a restriction in an appropriations act:
a. Should be considered by the agency before making a final decision but isn't binding.
b. Can be ignored because appropriations acts are temporary legislation.
c. Applies to the fiscal year covered by the act and all future years.
d. Applies only to the fiscal year covered by the law.