joint committee

American

noun

Government.

a committee appointed from both houses of a bicameral legislature in order to reach a compromise on their differences concerning a particular issue.

Etymology

Origin of joint committee

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Parliament's joint committee on the national security strategy has written to the government to demand a temporary halt to crypto donations until tighter regulations can be developed.

From BBC

With better visibility into crypto holdings, the form could generate approximately $28 billion in revenue over a decade, according to a Joint Committee on Taxation estimate.

From MarketWatch

One of the signatories, Sarah Champion, who sits on parliament's Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has, in the past, had Chinese spyware found on her parliamentary computer.

From BBC

A report by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy said "shambolic" mismanagement led to prosecutors dropping charges against Chris Cash and Chris Berry, who were accused of passing sensitive material to a Chinese intelligence agent.

From BBC

The program is expected to cost the Treasury $15 billion through 2034, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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