Difference between revisions of "Companion bill or measure"

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This is a term in [[United States]] legislative practice.  It refers to similar or identical legislation which is introduced in the [[United States Senate|Senate]] and [[United States House of Representatives|House]]. House and Senate lawmakers who share similar views on legislation may introduce a companion [[bill]] in their respective chambers to promote simultaneous consideration of the [[measure]].<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/companion_bill.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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Similar or identical legislation which is introduced in the [[United States Senate|Senate]] and [[United States House of Representatives|House]]. House and Senate lawmakers who share similar views on legislation may introduce a companion [[bill]] in their respective chambers to promote simultaneous consideration of the [[measure]].<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/companion_bill.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
  
 
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Similar or identical legislation which is introduced in the Senate and House. House and Senate lawmakers who share similar views on legislation may introduce a companion bill in their respective chambers to promote simultaneous consideration of the measure.[1]

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  1. ↑ [1] US Senate Reference
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