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Can private citizens introduce laws?
Sort of. You can propose laws to your representatives. If they want, they can sponsor a bill, and it goes from there.
What people cannot sponsor the bill of congress?
In the United States, individuals who cannot sponsor a bill in Congress include non-members of Congress, such as private citizens, lobbyists, or interest groups. Only elected members of Congress, specifically Senators and Representatives, have the authority to introduce and sponsor legislation. Additionally, individuals who are not U.S. citizens or who have not been elected to a congressional position are also ineligible to sponsor bills.
The member of Congress who introduces a bill is referred to as what?
sponsor
Who cannot sponsor a bill in Congress?
The President can't sponsor a bill in Congress.
What is the position of Minnesota State Representative Karen Clark on the pending bill to legalize same-sex marriage in that state?
Ms. Clark is a sponsor of the same-sex marriage bill.
What is the position of Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble on the pending bill to legalize same-sex marriage in that state?
Mr. Dibble, who is himself gay, is a leading sponsor of the bill.
How do citizens get a proposed law or amendment to the state constitution put on the ballot at an election?
They should petition their representative to sponsor the amendment proposal.
Can you sponsor your parents to the US although you do not have your citizenship?
Only US citizens can sponsor their parents to the US.
Who can sponsor legislation?
authors and/or introduces it
In congress what does the sponsor do?
introduce a bill
What does is mean to sponsor a bill?
Sponsoring and Co-Sponsoring a bill is similar to Moving or Seconding a motion in a committee. Essentially, the Sponsor and Co-Sponsor(s) are the persons who are actually bringing the bill before the Senate (or House) and asking for it to be considered.
Required citizens to take oath before readmission as a state?
The Wade-Davis Bill
