What cosponsors mean
Cosponsors are lawmakers who add their names in support of a bill; lots of cosponsors can show broad support.
Plain-language explanation
Cosponsors are lawmakers who add their names in support of a bill; lots of cosponsors can show broad support.
Example
A bill introduced by one representative that has 50 cosponsors signals many lawmakers are behind it.
Why it matters
Cosponsors can help a bill gain attention and increase the chance it gets a vote.