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Definition: Legislation that is proposed in Congress; a form or draft of a proposed statute not yet enacted, voted upon, and/or passed and made law.

Also Known As:

proposal, measure

Examples:

If both houses of Congress approve a bill, it goes to the President for approval or veto.

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