Meanings
Christmas tree + bill
A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.
Example Sentences
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The bill was a Christmas tree bill, with amendments being added to benefit various special interest groups.
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The reform bill turned into a Christmas tree bill after legislators added numerous unrelated provisions.
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The proposed legislation started as a simple tax cut but quickly became a Christmas tree bill with multiple pet projects attached.
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The budget bill was heavily criticized for becoming a Christmas tree bill, burdened with unnecessary spending amendments.
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The senators were accused of turning the healthcare bill into a Christmas tree bill to appease their constituents.
