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Thompson Coburn says it published a Wonkology explainer on congressional colloquies
Thompson Coburn said it published a Wonkology explainer on colloquies, describing them as scripted exchanges between members of Congress about pending legislation. The firm said the article examines how these exchanges clarify legislative intent and enter the Congressional Record as part of a bill’s history.
Key points
- The firm identified Christopher Murray, Jack Jacobson, James Conway and Joshua Waide as contributors.Thompson Coburn
- Thompson Coburn described Wonkology as a publication of its Lobbying & Policy group.Thompson Coburn
- The firm’s explainer discusses the unanimous-consent request that typically begins an exchange.Thompson Coburn
- Thompson Coburn said the article examines how colloquies communicate lawmakers’ positions to agencies, courts and other readers.Thompson Coburn