Difference between revisions of "Public law"
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A '''public law''' is a public [[bill]] or joint resolution that has passed both chambers of [[Congress]] and been enacted into [[law]]. Public laws have general applicability nationwide. <ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | A '''public law''' is a public [[bill]] or joint resolution that has passed both chambers of [[Congress]] and been enacted into [[law]]. Public laws have general applicability nationwide. <ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | ||