What is an Omnibus Bill?
Steve Ellis of Taxpayers for Common Sense explains the meaning of an omnibus bill, including the process of how the bills that fund the federal government, become part of a larger package.
Description
Steve Ellis of Taxpayers for Common Sense explains the meaning of an omnibus bill, including the process of how the bills that fund the federal government, become part of a larger package.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How many separate spending bills fund the federal government in a fiscal year?
- Explain the process in which these bills should typically be passed.
- Describe how they become part of an omnibus bill as Steve Ellis explains.
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Fiscal Year
- Minibus Bill