---
kind: "section"
citation: "48 C.F.R. § 1032.770-2"
title: "48"
number: "1032.770-2"
heading: "Definition."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/48/1032.770-2"
---

# §1032.770-2. Definition.


“Continuing Resolution” means an appropriation, in the form of a joint resolution, that provides budget authority for federal agencies, specific activities, or both to continue operation until the regular appropriations are enacted. Typically, a continuing resolution is used when legislative action on appropriations is not completed by the beginning of a fiscal year.


## Notes

### Source

Source: 81 FR 80609, Nov. 16, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1707.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 42057, July 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.