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Glossary of Legislative Terms: "Fast-Track Procedures"

Fast-Track Procedures: Procedures that circumvent or speed up all or part of the legislative process. Some rule-making statutes prescribe expedited procedures for certain measures, such as trade agreements.

This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook.

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Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider.

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