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A sponsor in the United States Congress is the first member of the House or Senate to be listed among the potentially numerous lawmakers who introduce a bill for consideration. [1] Committees are occasionally identified as sponsors of legislation as well. A sponsor is also sometimes called a "primary sponsor." [2]
The member is then called the sponsor of that bill. That member may add the names of other members onto the bill who also support it. These members are called co-sponsors. If a member was a co-sponsor and their name was on the bill when it was introduced, they are called an original co-sponsor.
The political action committee emerged from the labor movement of 1943. [10] The first PAC was the CIO-PAC, formed in July 1943 under CIO president Philip Murray and headed by Sidney Hillman. It was established after the U.S. Congress prohibited unions from giving direct contributions to political candidates. [10]
sponsor. Also called a primary sponsor. The Congressperson who presents or introduces a bill or resolution to Congress for consideration, or, in cases where a bill is introduced jointly by multiple members of Congress, the first member to be listed. standing committee Standing Rules of the Senate supermajority. Also called a qualified majority.
“Teaching shouldn’t be political,” Guffey wrote. “I’m fine with a tool so long as it isn’t biased. Just because a conservative is teaching, doesn’t mean that is the message.
The president’s supporters argue that he is only pointing out where Trump has taken the Republican Party. “Folks want us, want people to show that there is a clear contrast in the election ...
Seattle-based Costco Wholesale and its affiliate, Costco Travel, gave $380,756 in political donations during the 2022 elections cycle, according to Open Secrets. See: Costco's Best Deals? Employee...
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC / ˈ s iː p æ k / SEE-pak) is an annual political conference attended by conservative activists and officials from across the United States. CPAC is hosted by the American Conservative Union (ACU). [1] The first CPAC took place in 1974. The same name and acronym has been used for conferences ...