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executive communication
Original messages to Congress from the President of the United States, or another official from the Executive Branch. They consist of letters, reports or other documents submitted by the President, Ex [..]
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ad hoc committee
A congressional committee established for a specific purpose with membership selected by the Speaker with the approval of the House. See clause 2(c) of Rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representa [..]
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administrative records
Records created by a congressional office that are related to the management of the office, such as vouchers, travel arrangements, and personnel files.
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alphabetical file
Files ordered alphabetically.
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bill
A piece of legislation being considered by Congress. A “printed bill” is the official version printed by the Government Printing Office. Also referred to as “legislation” or “measure.”
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h.r./s.
General legislation in the House of Representatives or Senate.
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h.con.res./s.con.res
A resolution dealing with internal matters of both chambers. A concurrent resolution must be passed by both chambers, but it is not signed into law by the President.
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h.j.res./s.j.res
A joint resolution of both chambers that is often used for commemorative purposes. Joint resolutions are signed by the president and have the force of law.
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h.res./s.res.
A simple resolution that affects only one chamber is typically related to housekeeping issues such as approving a rule for debate for a bill.
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p.l.
Public law. After a piece of legislation has passed both chambers and is signed by the President, it becomes a public law.
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