Budget Enforcement Act of 1990

The Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 was legislation designed to control government spending and reduce budget deficits. It established rules, such as "pay-as-you-go" requirements, meaning new spending or tax cuts had to be offset by cuts elsewhere or new revenue, preventing unchecked growth in government borrowing. It also created automatic spending caps on defense and non-defense programs to help keep the total budget in check. Overall, the act aimed to promote fiscal discipline and ensure responsible management of federal finances.