What terms are related to companion bill?

Related terms include: Bill, Conference Committee. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for companion bill.

Legislative Process

Companion Bill

Definition

Identical or substantially similar legislation introduced in both the House and Senate, often to speed up the legislative process.

Related Terms

Bill

A proposed law presented to Congress for consideration. Bills can originate in either the House or Senate, except revenue bills which must start in the House.

Conference Committee

A temporary committee formed to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.

More Legislative Process Terms

Bill Resolution Joint Resolution Amendment Markup Cloture

Common Questions

What is a companion bill?: Identical or substantially similar legislation introduced in both the House and Senate, often to speed up the legislative process.
What terms are related to companion bill?: Related terms include: Bill, Conference Committee. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for companion bill.