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| − | + | 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> | |
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| − | 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> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:55, September 26, 2018
A companion bill is a similar or identical piece of 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]