Bill (United States Congress)

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== Bill (United States Congress) ==

A bill in the United States Congress is a proposed law that is introduced for consideration by either the House of Representatives or the Senate. A bill must be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President to become law.

Types of Bills

There are several types of bills in the United States Congress:

• Public bills: These bills apply to the general public and address issues of national interest.
• Private bills: These bills apply to specific individuals or organizations, often addressing individual claims against the government.
• Appropriation bills: These bills authorize the expenditure of government funds.

Legislative Process

The process of passing a bill involves several steps:

1. Introduction: A bill is introduced by a member of Congress in either the House or the Senate.
2. Committee Review: The bill is referred to a committee for study, hearings, and revisions.
3. Floor Debate: The bill is debated on the floor of the House or Senate.
4. Voting: The bill is voted on by the full chamber. If it passes, it is sent to the other chamber for consideration.
5. Conference Committee: If there are differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, a conference committee resolves them.
6. Presidential Action: The final version of the bill is sent to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it.

Veto and Override

If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate.

Related Pages

• United States Congress
• United States House of Representatives
• United States Senate
• Legislation
• Appropriation bill
• Public bill
• Private bill
• United States congressional committee
• United States congressional conference committee
• President of the United States