Legislative Process
Omnibus Bill
Definition
A single piece of legislation that bundles together several measures, often covering multiple unrelated topics or appropriations.
Related Terms
Appropriation
An act of Congress that provides the legal authority for federal agencies to incur obligations and make payments from the Treasury for specified purposes.
Continuing ResolutionTemporary legislation that funds the federal government at existing levels when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted by the start of the fiscal year.
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Common Questions
- What is a omnibus bill?
- A single piece of legislation that bundles together several measures, often covering multiple unrelated topics or appropriations.
- What terms are related to omnibus bill?
- Related terms include: Appropriation, Continuing Resolution. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for omnibus bill.