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Bipartisan Bill Sponsorship in House of Representatives

New rules allow two members of the House of Representatives, from different political parties, to jointly sponsor bills. This aims to encourage cross-party cooperation, potentially leading to faster processing of issues important to citizens. Citizens can expect bills to be more often a result of compromise, potentially increasing their stability and public acceptance.
Key points
Allows joint legislative initiatives by members from the majority and minority parties.
Aims to promote political cooperation and build unity in Congress.
May accelerate the legislative process and increase the chances of passing bills important to citizens.
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Print number: 118_HRES_668
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-01