Limitations on authorization of appropriations
“Adjustment percentage” defined
As used in this section, the term “adjustment percentage” means, with respect to a fiscal year, the percentage (if any) by which—
the average of the Consumer Price Index (as defined in section 1(f)(5) of title 26) for the 1-year period ending on July 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year; exceeds
the average of the Consumer Price Index (as so defined) for the 1-year period ending on
Fiscal years 1994 through 1998
In the case of each of fiscal years 1994 through 1998, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the cost of loans in the following amounts, for the following purposes:
Electric hardship loans
For loans under section 935(c)(1) of this title—
for fiscal year 1994, $125,000,000; and
for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1998, $125,000,000, increased by the adjustment percentage for the fiscal year.
Electric municipal rate loans
For loans under section 935(c)(2) of this title—
for fiscal year 1994, $600,000,000; and
for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1998, $600,000,000, increased by the adjustment percentage for the fiscal year.
Telephone hardship loans
For loans under section 935(d)(1) of this title—
for fiscal year 1994, $125,000,000; and
for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1998, $125,000,000, increased by the adjustment percentage for the fiscal year.
Telephone cost-of-money loans
For loans under section 935(d)(2) of this title—
for fiscal year 1994, $198,000,000; and
for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1998, $198,000,000, increased by the adjustment percentage for the fiscal year.