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| − | + | Legislation (a [[bill]] or [[joint resolution]]) which has passed both chambers of [[Congress]] in identical form, been signed into law by the [[President of the United States of America|President]], or passed over his [[veto]], thus becoming a law. Technically, this term also refers to a [[bill]] that as been passed by one house and engrossed (prepared as an official copy).<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/act.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | |
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Revision as of 17:36, March 15, 2008
Legislation (a bill or joint resolution) which has passed both chambers of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the President, or passed over his veto, thus becoming a law. Technically, this term also refers to a bill that as been passed by one house and engrossed (prepared as an official copy).[1]