“Christmas Tree” Bill (CongressionalGlossary.com)

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“Christmas Tree” Bill

christmas tree, by Aleksandar Cocek

“Christmas Tree” Bill: Informal nomenclature / jargon for a bill containing many amendments unrelated, i.e, nongermane, to the bill’s subjects; usually refers to Senate measures. A bill on the Senate floor that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments. The amendments that adorn the bill may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

Also see

nongermane
Rider
§ 6.220, Senate Amendment Procedure, in Congressional Deskbook

2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas tree bill – Wikipedia
“Christmas Tree Tax Exemption Act,” H.R.4205 (114th Congress)

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