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Appropriations Bills: What Is Report Language? (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised March 23, 2010
Report Number 98-558
Authors Sandy Streeter, Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

Report language refers to the content of committee reports accompanying committee-reported measures as well as joint explanatory statements, which are included in conference reports. Such documents contain more detailed guidance to departments and agencies than is provided in related appropriations bills or conference reports.