Christopher M. Davis
Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process
Between 1986 and 2011 (99th-111th Congresses), 169 private laws were enacted. As of this writing, no private laws have been enacted in the 112th Congress (2011-2012). Most private laws during this period dealt with immigration issues or claims against the government. Of these measures, 66% originated in the House, 9% had cosponsors, and 23% had companion bills. Most were enacted without amendment or need to resolve differences with the other house. This report examines the broad distinctions among these measures in terms of their subject matter, introduction, sponsorship and cosponsorship, referral, method of consideration, amendment, and reconciling of differences between the chambers’ versions of the bill.
Date of Report: February 10, 2011
Number of Pages: 10
Order Number: RS22450
Price: $19.95
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Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process
Between 1986 and 2011 (99th-111th Congresses), 169 private laws were enacted. As of this writing, no private laws have been enacted in the 112th Congress (2011-2012). Most private laws during this period dealt with immigration issues or claims against the government. Of these measures, 66% originated in the House, 9% had cosponsors, and 23% had companion bills. Most were enacted without amendment or need to resolve differences with the other house. This report examines the broad distinctions among these measures in terms of their subject matter, introduction, sponsorship and cosponsorship, referral, method of consideration, amendment, and reconciling of differences between the chambers’ versions of the bill.
Date of Report: February 10, 2011
Number of Pages: 10
Order Number: RS22450
Price: $19.95
Follow us on TWITTER at http://www.twitter.com/alertsPHP or #CRSreports
Document available via e-mail as a pdf file or in paper form.
To order, e-mail Penny Hill Press or call us at 301-253-0881. Provide a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number, expiration date, and name on the card. Indicate whether you want e-mail or postal delivery. Phone orders are preferred and receive priority processing.
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