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Abbreviation
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What it signifies
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Example
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S.
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Bill originating in the Senate
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S. 1
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H.R.
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Bill originating in the House
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H.R. 2002
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S.Res.
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Simple resolution originating in the Senate
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S.Res. 2
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H.Res.
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Simple resolution originating in the House
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H.Res. 3
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S.J.Res.
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Joint resolution originating in the Senate
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S.J. Res.4
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H.J.Res.
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Joint resolution originating in the House
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H.J. Res.5
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S.Con.Res.
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Concurrent resolution originating in the Senate
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S.Con.Res.6
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H.Con.Res.
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Concurrent resolution originating in the House
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H.Con.Res.7
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P.L.
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A bill or joint resolution, originating in either the Senate or House, may become a Public law
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P.L.101-336
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Additional legislative citations
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Stat.
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United States Stautes at Large is a chronological listing of the laws enacted each Congress. They are published in volumes numbered by Congress.
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80 Stat.371
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U.S. Code
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United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
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5 U.S.C.552
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S.Rpt.
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Report issued by a Senate committee, usually to accompany legislation that has passed in committee
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S.Rpt.97-10
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H.Rpt.
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Report issued by a House or conference committee, usually to accompany legislation that has passed in committee
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H.Rpt.99-22
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