Definitions

In this Act: (1) Co-chair The term co-chair means an individual appointed to serve as a co-chair of the Fiscal Commission under section 3(a)(3)(B)(i). (2) Direct spending The term direct spending has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(c)). (3) Discretionary appropriations The term discretionary appropriations has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(c)). (4) Fiscal Commission The term Fiscal Commission means the commission established under section 3(a)(1)(A). (5) Implementing bill The term implementing bill means a bill or joint resolution consisting solely of the legislative text the Fiscal Commission approves in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) of section 3(a)(2)(B) and submits under clause (v) of such section. (6) Outside expert The term outside expert means an individual who is not an elected official or an officer or employee of the Federal Government or of any State.