
Reconciliation talks
Reconciliation talks are negotiations between two governing bodies—usually the House of Representatives and the Senate—to agree on a unified version of a proposed law. When each chamber passes its own version of a bill with differences, they hold reconciliation to resolve disagreements. The goal is to produce a single, consistent bill that both chambers approve, which can then be sent to the President for final approval. This process ensures legislative cohesion and helps streamline complex policy debates, ultimately enabling the passage of new laws or adjustments to existing ones.