Petition your legislators.
In the US, at least, interest groups, like individual citizens, can encourage legislators to propose legislation for any purpose they wish. At the federal level, only a Senator or member of the House of Representatives can officially introduce a bill for Congressional consideration.
Yes, it is true that a sponsor is a member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation.
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In the United States citizens can petition Congress for legislation through representatives. Furthermore, in theory they (or anyone) can directly introduce propose a draft legislation also.
The Senate NEVER has the exclusive right to introduce legislation. The House of Representatives has the exclusive right to introduce legislation on bills regarding the raising, and spending, of money (e.g. the yearly federal budget, and laws about adjusting taxes). If it is not about money, both houses can introduce it at their own whim.
Revenue bills are the kind of legislation the Senate cannot introduce. The United States Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms.
Revenue bills are the kind of legislation the Senate cannot introduce. The United States Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms.
If it is formal, you could introduce the individual as, for example, Dr. Joseph Smith. When informal, I personally introduce the individual by name only.
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To introduce legislation and pass it into law.
I do predict that by 2015 the federal level green building legislation will be enacted.