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Enrolled Bill
An Enrolled Bill (pronounced: /ɪnˈroʊld bɪl/) is a piece of legislation that has been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is sent to the President for signature.
Etymology
The term "Enrolled Bill" originates from the legislative process. Once a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, it is "enrolled" as a formal, final document before it is sent to the President.
Related Terms
- Bill (law): A proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body.
- Act (law): A bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, thus becoming law.
- Veto: The constitutional power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
- Override (law): The process by which each house of Congress votes on a bill vetoed by the President.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enrolled bill
- Wikipedia's article - Enrolled bill
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