USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature as well as, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act of the legislature, or a statute.

Detailed explanation-2: -A bill can be introduced in either chamber of Congress by a senator or representative who sponsors it. Once a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee whose members will research, discuss, and make changes to the bill. The bill is then put before that chamber to be voted on.

Detailed explanation-3: -A bill is a proposal for legislation, and it becomes an act or law when duly enacted. The legislative procedure is identical in both the Houses of Parliament. Every bill has to pass through the same stages in each House.

Detailed explanation-4: -A bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member. In the former case it is known as a government bill and in the latter case it is known as a private member’s bill. It is necessary for a member-in-charge of the bill to ask for the leave of the house to introduce the bill.