| − | A '''companion bill''' is a similar or identical piece of [[legislation]] which is introduced in the [[Senate]] and [[House of Representatives|House]]. [[House of Representatives|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/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref> | + | A '''companion bill''' is a similar or identical piece of [[legislation]] which is introduced in the [[Senate]] and [[House of Representatives|House]]. [[House of Representatives|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>https://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref> |