Yes, it is true that a sponsor is a member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation.
A Member of Congress
member of congress
Because he's the member of the congress
In a state - any member of the State Legislature. In the Congress - any member of the Representative or Senator.
Any member of Congress can introduce a bill in their respective House.
Only a member of Congress can propose and introduce legislation, vote on bills and resolutions, serve on committees, participate in congressional hearings, and represent their constituents by advocating for their interests and concerns to other lawmakers, government officials, and the public.
It is called a Hopper.
While only a member of Congress can introduce a bill for consideration, anyone can write the bill itself. Private citizens and advocacy groups often write the initial drafts of legislative proposals they wish Congress to consider. Lobbyists write a substantial proportion of these proposals. The writer then presents the bill to a member of Congress (Senator or Representative) who is sympathetic to the goals of the proposed legislation. The member or his or her staff may make changes to the draft before introducing it. Occasionally, members or their staffs will draft legislation themselves.
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Bills must be introduced by members of Congress (and, in the case of bills requiring expenditures, by members of the House of Representatives). The President must persuade a member of Congress to introduce any legislation that the President wants.
Anyone can write, draft a bill. But only a member of congress can sponsor the bill. The bill must be sponsored by a member before it can go to the floor for debate.
Anyone can write up, or draft a bill, but only a member of Congress can introduce it