Difference between revisions of "Reconciliation instruction"
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| − | + | '''Reconciliation instruction''' is a provision in a [[budget resolution]] directing one or more [[committee|committees]] to report (or submit to the [[Budget Committee]]) [[legislation]] changing existing [[law]] in order to bring spending, [[revenue|revenues]], or the [[debt-limit]] into conformity with the [[budget resolution]]. The instructions specify the committees to which they apply, indicate the appropriate dollar changes to be achieved, and usually provide a deadline by which the legislation is to be reported or submitted.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | |
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Revision as of 21:00, January 11, 2009
Reconciliation instruction is a provision in a budget resolution directing one or more committees to report (or submit to the Budget Committee) legislation changing existing law in order to bring spending, revenues, or the debt-limit into conformity with the budget resolution. The instructions specify the committees to which they apply, indicate the appropriate dollar changes to be achieved, and usually provide a deadline by which the legislation is to be reported or submitted.[1]