Congressional Research Service: 'Sponsorship & Cosponsorship of House Bills'
February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22477) on Feb. 21, 2023, entitled "Sponsorship and Cosponsorship of House Bills" by Mark J. Oleszek, Congress and legislative process analyst:
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SUMMARY
A Representative who introduces a bill or resolution in the House is called its sponsor. Several Members together may submit a bill, but only the Member whose name appears first is considered its spons . . .
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SUMMARY
A Representative who introduces a bill or resolution in the House is called its sponsor. Several Members together may submit a bill, but only the Member whose name appears first is considered its spons . . .