Budget Sequestration

Budget sequestration is a process where the U.S. government automatically cuts spending across certain programs if Congress fails to agree on budget adjustments or deficit reduction measures. It serves as a financial safeguard to control deficit growth, ensuring federal expenditures do not exceed set limits. These automatic cuts are evenly distributed, affecting various agencies, and are intended as a last-resort measure to encourage budget negotiations. While designed to promote fiscal responsibility, sequestration can impact services and government operations.