What is the role of conference committee in the legislative process

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Zachariah Leach

12 June, 13:56

What is the role of conference committee in the legislative process

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Simone Wolf · Answer 1

A temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers. Conference committees are usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation.

Keesha · Answer 2

A temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers. They're usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation.