In legislative terms, a bill is a proposal

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Q. In legislative terms, a bill is a proposal

1. that has reached a committee for debate.
2. for any law.
3. made in the House of Representatives.
4. made in the Senate.

Answer: for any law.

In legislative terms, a bill is a proposal for any law.

A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, 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.

An idea for a bill may come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill in Congress. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session.

Article I, Section 1 of the United States Constitution grants all legislative—bill making—powers to the U.S. Congress, made up of a Senate and a House of Representatives. In addition to its legislative powers, the Senate has the power to “advise and consent” in matters of treaties negotiated with foreign nations and nominations to non-elected federal offices made by the President of the United States.

Only a member of Congress (House or Senate) can introduce the bill for consideration.