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